1. NAVAA1 STRATEGIC PLANNING: “The Big Picture” OR A Linear Look at Strategic Planning

2. NAVAA2 THE BIG PICTURE Identify victims’ needs and the needs of those who serve them, and attempt to meet those needs. Have full support of state leadership. Designate a lead agency. Provide adequate staffing and funding for the strategic planning process.

3. NAVAA3 THE BIG PICTURE/2 Engage victims/survivors in meaningful roles in the strategic planning process. Obtain support from the field. Be participatory and not left solely to the planners. Be realistic about goals, objectives, resources and outcomes.

4. NAVAA4 THE BIG PICTURE/3 Take time to identify challenges/barriers. Clarify benefits of strategic planning. Link strategic planning to funding (or lack thereof…..) Conduct a readiness assessment for planning. Utilize “Project Logic” – the method of rationales.

5. NAVAA5 THE BIG PICTURE/4 Seek and achieve cultural competence. Seek and respect diversity Utilize tools in Toolkit to gather data for the planning process. Conduct the SWOT process. Develop clear mission, vision, values, goals and objectives.

6. NAVAA6 THE BIG PICTURE/5 Develop detailed implementation or action plan. Provide structure and oversight through monitoring and evaluation. Develop a system for reporting and managing data. Have procedures to identify and address conflict.

7. NAVAA7 THE BIG PICTURE/6 Utilize experts and consultants (as needed) Link strategic planning to budgeting, work plans, hiring, training, organizational structure, performance measures, etc. Identify gaps and fill them! Build leadership and capacity through the strategic planning process.

8. NAVAA8 THE BIG PICTURE/7 Learn from other states’ experiences (plagiarize!!!) Be flexible and user-friendly. Provide consistent feedback. Be politically sensitive. Document all processes. Develop and convey compelling evidence for all recommendations.

9. NAVAA9 THE BIG PICTURE/8 Prepare to “do more with less” throughout the process. Have a dissemination and marketing plan. Develop a process for ongoing feedback. Revisit the plan – don’t be a stranger!