1. Strategic Plan WESTERN REGION DRUG & ALCOHOL TASK FORCE
Process & Outcome
Sinead Doody
Doody Facilitation & Consulting
November 2017

2. Reactions to Strategic Planning
Do we have to….??!!!!
Let’s just get it over & done with….!

3. WHY??!!

4. Principles & Approach Inclusive, Respectful Focus on Task Force Remit
Realistic, Honest
Partnership
Accessible
Separate Strategic & Implementation Plans

5. Strategic Planning Process
Strategic Focus (Vision & Mission)
Current State
Future State
Bridging the Gap
Setting Goals
Implementation Plan
Monitor, Measure, Learn

6. Challenges Not a service deliverer Broad remit – “coordination”
Geography (largest TF area)
Urban / Rural
National Drugs Strategy – awaiting
Multiple Employers (Funded Projects)
Budget
Small (relative to other TF)
Fixed (staffing)
Minimal programme budget
Commitment
Policy
Political

8. STRATEGIC FOCUS
Vision
Mission
Values

9. CONSULTATION
Do you think that the Task Force is:
Good
Great
Fabulous!

10. Consultation process Mechanism: Public / Stakeholder Meetings
Themes:
Co-ordination/ Partnership
Training and Awareness-Raising
Family Support
Community Capacity Building
Research
New: Rehab Support Pathways
Mechanism:
Public / Stakeholder Meetings
- Galway City, Roscommon, Mayo
- Public Participation Networks
Online Survey
TF Committee Workshops
Family Support Strategy Consultation

11. PRIORITIES TF Committee – collaborative, effective
Service User Participation
Committee
Training
Skills-based Training
Evidence-based
Digital
Information / Awareness
Online
Rehabilitation Support Pathways
Each County
Needs assessment
Family support
New Worker
Drop-in Clinics
Implementation Plans - KPIs

12. “However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally
look at the results” –
Winston Churchill