Literacy Basics - Community Literacy of Ontario

Creating a Strategic Plan

Strategic planning is a critical role for boards. It involves looking ahead, making decisions and taking appropriate action to avoid pitfalls and bring about improvements in an organization. This process results in a strategic plan for the organization that often covers a 2 to 5 year period. Both the process and the plan provide direction and goals for the organization but also have a direct impact on programs and services, the number and role of committees, resources needed, governance and staff structures.

Two key points to remember about strategic planning is that the process is as important as the plan and that the planning process is a continuous one. You can learn more about strategic planning and follow a step-by-step process designed for literacy agencies by visiting Community Literacy of Ontario's self-study training module on Strategic Planning at Literacy Basics at: www.nald.ca/literacybasics/strategc/intro/01.htm.

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