Although I have participated in many strategic planning sessions I was recently tapped to facilitate a an internal departments session at Association Headquarters (where I work). I'm excited by the opportunity and know enough about the planning process to pull it off but I want to bring some fresh ideas to the experience. More specifically I'm seeking engagement tactics that will force participants to look at themselves, their responsibilities and their respective departments in a new light.
One sentence comments, references to sources, or thoughtful recommendations are all appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your help and all comments will be added to a follow-up blog on new ideas for strategic planning.
Brian
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Hey Brian,
ReplyDeleteI just stumbled upon your blog. Here is a link to some great articles written by a Certified Master Facilitator about strategic planning. I hope you can find something helpful!
http://www.leadstrat.com/resources-articles-strategic.html
Hi Brian - We're both in twibes.com/marketing, so nice to meet you. Ask everyone to draw a picture or write a word/phrase that represents their part in the company. Then have each person describe why they picked that picture or phrase. An example: someone that feels like they are always brought it to fix things might use a first aid sign. Good luck. Post how it goes!
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Hi Brian! Marshall Goldsmith's blog on the Harvard Business Review site recently featured an interesting exercise he uses to help clients pick the behavior pattern they most want to improve. He describes the exercise here: http://blogs.hbr.org/goldsmith/2010/01/an_exercise_in_changing_yourse.html
ReplyDeleteGood luck facilitating!