Strategic Planning
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MyNACCHO LoginThe Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) defines strategic planning as “a process for defining and determining an organization’s roles, priorities, and direction.” PHAB notes that the strategic plan “sets forth what an organization plans to achieve, how it will achieve it, and how it will know if it has achieved it.” It also “provides a guide for making decisions on allocating resources and on taking action to pursue strategies and priorities.” The strategic plan focuses on the entire health department, outlining a range of agency level organizational goals, strategies and objectives, including new initiatives.
NACCHO's Performance Improvement team supports the strategic planning capacity of local health departments by providing tailored technical assistance; a wide range of tools and trainings; and opportunities for peer networking and learning.
Through NACCHO Consulting, we also offer tailored support to assist you in beginning a strategic planning process that puts community voices at the center, and ensures your strategic decisions reflect real needs and build lasting community support. You can inquire more about our Strategic Planning Consulting Opportunities by visiting https://www.naccho.org/events-training/training/naccho-consulting or emailing [email protected].
Developing a Tribal Health Department Strategic Plan: A How-To Guide
This is a robust guide to undertaking the strategic planning process, specifically for Tribal Health Departments. It is aligned with PHAB's requirements and offers instructions and templates for agency use. This guide was developed in collaboration with Red Star Innovations. It is available here
Community Toolbox, Chapter Eight: Developing a Strategic Plan
The Community Toolbox, created by the Work Group for Community Health and Development at the University of Kansas, provides information on how to build healthier and more equitable communities. Chapter Eight of the toolbox ("Developing a Strategic Plan") provides practical, step-by-step guidance on how to embark on the strategic planning process. You can access it here.
Strategic Planning for Non-Profit Organizations
Written by Michael Allison and Jude Kaye, this book describes a proven method for creating an effective, organized, actionable strategy, tailored to the unique needs of the nonprofit organization. It includes real-world case studies that illustrate different planning and implementation scenarios and techniques. It is available for purchase here.
Creating and Implementing Your Strategic Plan: A Workbook for Public and Nonprofit Organizations
This hard-copy workbook, written by John M. Bryson and Farnum K. Alston, is a step-by-step guide on strategic planning in public and nonprofit organizations, and provides easy-to-understand worksheets and clear instructions for creating a strategic plan tailored to the needs of an individual organization. It is available for purchase here.
South Central Public Health Partnership Training
The SCPHP offers free Internet-based trainings on public health topics such as bioterrorism, risk communication, leadership management, communication skills, and environmental health. Interested public health professionals must register to enroll. The "Leadership, Strategic Planning and Systems Approaches" training provides enrollees with strategic analysis and planning skills.