nchn conference network planning san diego, california april 14-17, 2008
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Strategic Planning: What is it?1. Determines where a network is going over
the next year or more2. Identifies how the network is going to get
there, and3. Reports how the network will know if it got
there or not
Strategic Planning Engagement:1. The focus of a strategic plan is usually on
the entire network2. Led by the organization’s leadership
3. Requires several meetings or concentrated pre-work
Approaching Strategic Planning1. Goal-based planning2. Focus on the network’s mission (vision and
values as well)3. Identify clear goals that tie to the mission4. Indicate strategies to achieve the goals5. Focus on action planning (who and by when)
Value Proposition of Strategic Planning
1. Clarifies the network’s plans2. Allows a focus on the broad perspective and
relief from firefighting3. Ensures that all the stakeholders are
identified4. Allows all key leaders and stakeholders to be
“on the same page”5. Identifies the road to success and the time it
may take
Success:1. Forget perfection. There is only best
thinking at this time2. Forget the “plan.” The process of engaging
the stakeholders is the key.3. Remember the process improvement.
Capture the learnings!4. Simplicity rules.5. The driving question: Is this realistic?
Day One• Board retreat (board members/executive team)
Introductions• Benefits of strategic planning (summary of
Grant sent out as “prework”)• Planning process overview• Review of Straw Model: mission, vision, values,
etc. (sent out as “prework”)
OSHN supports its members’ goal to remain strong,
independent healthcare organizations by delivering value through cost savings, shared learning, and quality
services
To serve our healthcare membership with
documented value through cost savings, shared
learning, and improved quality of service.
Day TwoIdentify 3-5 goals (straw models sent out one
week in advance).Criteria:What we hope to accomplishHow this relates to the vision of the
organizationHow we will track progress
Identify and finalize strategies and deliverables for each goal.
Day ThreeStrategic Plan reviewed (draft plan sent out
prior to the meeting)Prioritize workAgree on the timelines/executive sponsors
(these teams will meet prior to the next meeting
Day Four: Implementation Team ReportsAction plans reviewed: who, what, whenRoles of advisorsCommunication planning/dashboardsCelebrate achievements and learnings
Thank YouMary Kay Chess,
PhDExecutive DirectorHealth Future, LLC777 Murphy RoadMedford, Oregon
[email protected](541) 618-7241
Joann OrtExecutive DirectorOhio State Health
Network660 Ackerman, Rm
601FColumbus, Ohio [email protected](614) 293-3756