An Overview of Strategic Planning or "VMOSA"
What is VMOSA? Vision Mission Objectives Strategies Action Plans
What is VMOSA? A practical strategic planning tool A blueprint for moving from dreams to actions to outcomes An ongoing process
Why use VMOSA? To give your organization structure and direction To help build consensus about what to do and how to do it To focus your organization's efforts
When to use V M O S A New organization New initiative or large project New phase of ongoing effort Breathe life into an older initiative
Vision Statements: The dream Examples: "Healthy adolescents" "Healthy babies" "Caring parents" "A community of hope" "Safe sex" "Teen power" "Caring relationships"
Mission: The what and why Examples: To build a healthy community through a comprehensive initiative to promote jobs, education, and housing To promote adolescent health and development through school and community support and prevention
Objectives: The how much of what will be accomplished by when Examples: By 2005, increase by 40% the number of adults who report caring activities with a child not their own. By 2015, decrease by 25% the number of reported cases of child abuse and neglect.
Strategies: The how Examples: Enhance experience and competence Remove barriers Increase support and resources Make outcomes matter
Action Plans: The specifics of who will do what, by when, at what costs These consist of: Action steps (what will be done) People responsible (by whom) Date completed (by when) Resources required (costs) Collaborators (who should know)