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Imagine doing… “that which is impossible to do today, but which, if it could be done, would fundamentally change your organization for the better and improve the quality of life in the community.” NOTICE: Proprietary and Confidential This material is proprietary to the Creative Initiatives Foundation. This material is solely for the Client’s internal use. © 2002 Creative Initiatives Foundation. All rights reserved That’s Creative Initiative.

NOTICE: Proprietary and Confidential This material is proprietary to the Creative Initiatives Foundation. This material is solely for the Client’s internal use. © 2002 Creative Initiatives Foundation. All rights reserved describing what you do so clearly that’s it’s easy to govern the organization and, it’s easy to get all the money you need That’s your future, if... Imagine…

NOTICE: Proprietary and Confidential This material is proprietary to the Creative Initiatives Foundation. This material is solely for the Client’s internal use. © 2002 Creative Initiatives Foundation. All rights reserved  learn to plan strategically  learn to govern and lead effectively  learn to pull the heart strings of donors All it takes is Creative Initiative You can…

NOTICE: Proprietary and Confidential This material is proprietary to the Creative Initiatives Foundation. This material is solely for the Client’s internal use. © 2002 Creative Initiatives Foundation. All rights reserved  consider new ideas and ways of thinking  give credit to the ideas & opinions of others  put the needs of the organisation before your own  put the needs of the community first  develop the capacity to carry out your mission Creative Initiative to…

5 Creative Initiatives Workshops…  Act as a catalyst to spur original ideas and flexible thinking  Instill confidence among individuals  Revitalize an organization for positive and innovative strategic thinking and planning  Inspire individuals and groups to do that which is impossible to do, today

6 Participating in a workshop enables a group or organization to…  Clarify its aspirations  Form consensus about its current state and future direction  Build consensus about major issues and problems  Generate creative initiatives to solve the problems and close the gaps between where the organization is and where it wants to be.

7 Participating in a workshop enables a group or organization to…  Generate enthusiasm and commitment to carry out the best and most practical initiatives in light of competing needs and resources

8 Aspirations Strategies Organization skills Human resources Systems & infrastructure Organizational structure Focus on helping NGOs clarify their aspirations and develop cultures that can create and carry out innovative strategies. © 2001 Venture Philanthropy Partners Culture Creative Initiatives Workshops…

9 Aspirations Strategies Organization skills Human resources Systems & infrastructure Organizational structure An organization’s vision, mission, values and overarching goals. Aspirations collectively articulate a NGOs common sense of purpose and direction. © 2001 Venture Philanthropy Partners Culture Aspirations are…

10 Aspirations Strategies Organization skills Human resources Systems & infrastructure Organizational structure The coherent set of actions and programs aimed at fulfilling the organization’s overarching goals © 2001 Venture Philanthropy Partners Culture Strategies are…

11 Aspirations Strategies Organization skills Human resources Systems & infrastructure Organizational structure The connective tissue that binds members of the organization together. Culture is made up of shared values, behavior norms, and quality orientation. © 2001 Venture Philanthropy Partners Culture Culture is…

12 Successful organization’s have cultures made up of people that…  consider new ideas  consider new ways of thinking and doing  give credit to others when credit is due  put organisational needs before individual needs  put the needs of the community first

13 A workshop-centered process... Phase 1 Preparation Phase 2 Workshop Phase 3 Follow Up While the workshop itself only requires 1-1/2 to 2 days of stakeholder commitment, it usually takes the facilitator 4-6 weeks to complete the entire process. Creative Initiatives Workshops…

14 Preparation Phase... Phase 1 Establish the workshop parameters Information gathering Information analysis and synthesis Workshop preparation Creative Initiatives Workshops…

15 Workshop Phase... Phase 2 Define the organization’s current state and paradigms Create the Vision and develop a desired future state Identify gaps and rank them by importance Develop creative initiatives to close the gaps Prepare a Digest that documents the workshop inputs, outputs and next steps Creative Initiatives Workshops…

16 Follow Up Phase... Phase 3 Select the most practical initiatives Develop a strategic plan and action plans Implement the action plans Evaluation and quality review Creative Initiatives Workshops…

17 established during the preparation phase presentation of data –current state vs. desired state –quantified data & stakeholder opinions consensus building discussion & activities paradigm shifting experiences Workshop Agenda… Creative Initiatives Workshops…

18 PowerPoint Slides… The current vision, “to be the best provider of eldercare in our community” is still relevant in light of changes in the community. 09% strongly agree with the statement 12% agree with the statement 16% undecided 24% disagree agree with the statement 39% strongly disagree with the statement Creative Initiatives Workshops…

19 PowerPoint Slides… It’s worked for twenty years. Why change It now? It’s too vague for today’s competitive world It needs to identify the people we serve We need to focus on what we do best It’s more about mission than vision. We need a vision that illustrates success. Creative Initiatives Workshops…

20 Define the current state Create a Vision & develop a desired future state Develop creative initiatives to close the gaps Identify & prioritise gaps Current State Vision Mission Core Values Competencies Service Recipients Programs Finances Vision Desired State Goals & Objectives Mission Core Values Competencies Service Recipients Programs Finances The Workshop Model Where the organisation is Where it wants to be Document the inputs, outputs, and next steps

21 Define the current state Create a Vision & develop a desired future state Develop creative initiatives to close the gaps Identify & prioritise gaps Current State Vision Mission Core Values Competencies Service Recipients Programs Finances Vision Desired State Goals & Objectives Mission Core Values Competencies Service Recipients Programs Finances The Workshop Digest Where the organisation is Where it wants to be Next Steps

22 Workshop Grants Creative Initiatives provides grants of up to HK$150, to qualified NGOs that want to use the Creative Initiatives Process as part of a more comprehensive needs assessment, strategic review, or strategic planning process. Grant Awards...

23 Workshop Grants The grant covers up to eighty percent of the costs involved in using an approved business consultant to carry out the pre-workshop tasks, facilitate the workshop, and prepare the digest. By accepting a grant, an organization agrees to carry out the four Phase 3 follow up tasks. Grant Awards...

24 Any nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life in Hong Kong is eligible to apply for a grant. To date, more than fifty nonprofit organizations in Hong Kong have been awarded a Creative Initiatives Workshop Grant. Eligibility... Workshop Grants

25 Workshop Grants Qualifying Organizations... To qualify for a workshop grant an organization must be able to demonstrate the following characteristics:

26 Workshop Grants 1. At least one member of the organization, in a position of power, is committed to change. Qualifying Organizations... To qualify for a workshop grant an organization must be able to demonstrate the following characteristics:

27 Workshop Grants 2. The organization is willing to involve representatives from all levels of the organisation in the workshop. Qualifying Organizations... To qualify for a workshop grant an organization must be able to demonstrate the following characteristics:

28 Workshop Grants 3. The organisation is willing to establish management structures and behaviors that will help implement the Creative Initiatives generated at the workshop. Qualifying Organizations... To qualify for a workshop grant an organisation must be able to demonstrate the following characteristics:

29 Workshop Grants 4. The organizations’ stakeholders are willing to work together to cooperatively and creatively address change and improve the efficacy of the organisation.. Qualifying Organizations... To qualify for a workshop grant an organisation must be able to demonstrate the following characteristics:

30 Questions...

31 Thank You! Good Luck with your mission.