Develop an understanding of strategic
concepts and approaches to the strategic planning process
Learn approaches to formulating and
implementing meaningful strategic initiatives
Understand an organization’s
strategic position in the context of its environment
Learn how to fit a results based
strategic planning process into your organization
Understand the role of competition
in the formulation of a nonprofit strategy
Theme
Reading
Discussion
Questions
Week
One
Defining
Strategy
What
is Strategy?
Define
the difference between operational effectiveness
and strategic positions.
How do you identify your organization’s
unique position?
What are your organization’s key trade-offs?
How to define strategy in our business environment.
Week
Two
Role
of Competition
Competing
on Capabilities.
&
How Competitive Forces Shape Strategy
What
is the role of competition in the formulation
of a nonprofit strategic plan?
Can you identify your organization’s processes
that can turn into strategic capacity?
Have you taken steps to position your organization
in the context of a competitive environment?
Week
Three
Leadership
and Vision
A
Strategy for Communicating about Uncertainty
&
Putting people first in organizational success
What
is the role of leadership in the development and
implementation of a strategic plan?
How can employees impact the success or failure
of a strategic plan?
How can you position your employees as a strategic
advantage?
Week
Four
Creating
Your Strategic Plan
Strategy
in Action
How
can you turn strategic theory into a plan for
success?
What are the next steps?
About Matt...
Matthew Bennett is a partner in the consulting
firm Diverse Management Solutions, LLC (www.diversemanagementsolutions.com).
Diverse Management Solutions works with nonprofit organizations,
assisting them in realizing their full potential by capitalizing
on strategic position within their field. Mr. Bennett has
spent his career bringing proven business processes to evolve
nonprofit organizations. He specializes in the development
of leadership capability and results-based management practices.
Mr. Bennett has a Master’s degree
in community psychology and executive development (nonprofit
management) as well as a Master’s degree in business
administration (M.B.A.). This combination of knowledge and
experience allows him to bring the best psychology and business
practices into the nonprofit industry. Mr. Bennett has proven
successes in leading nonprofit organizations and educational
institutions.
