Is your strategic plan a wish or a plan?
Does your strategic plan feel more like a wish than a plan?Read on for practical tips on how to successfully transition from strategy development to execution. Most organizations invest significant time, money, and resources into crafting beautiful strategic plans. It’s easy to get excited about creating a new strategic plan – grappling with trends, sharing […]
Does Culture Really “Eat Strategy for Breakfast”?
I once heard a client say, in response to their progress on their strategic plan, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” They had a new strategic plan full of ambitious goals, but they were running into a wall. They couldn’t make the progress they wanted to make and they felt like their culture was the barrier. […]
That Strategic Plan Gathering Dust? You’re Not Alone!
Ever feel like your organization’s strategic plan is this big, beautiful document… that mostly sits on a shelf? You’re definitely not the only one! Whether you’re deep in the trenches of a non-profit or navigating the complexities of the public sector, we bet you’ve wondered: what’s the real impact of all that strategic planning? As […]
Elgin – St. Thomas Community Aligns on Substance Use and Mental Health: From 16 Actions to 4 Focused Priorities
This blog was written by the co-chairs of the Elgin Mental Health, Substance Use & Addictions Coalition (EMHSUAC). The Elgin-St. Thomas community has taken significant steps over the years to address the complex topic of substance use. Through effective collaboration, the community continues to work towards accomplishing shared goals and supporting community members in the […]
Developing a Multi-Year Strategy in a Time of Crisis: Finding the Right Balance Between Immediate Action and Long-Term Planning
Developing a community drug strategy rarely follows a neat, step-by-step plan. Often, urgent needs demand immediate action, leaving little time for lengthy strategy sessions. Take Belleville, Ontario, for example. Last year, the ongoing opioid-use problem escalated into a sudden surge of drug poisonings forcing the community to declare a state of emergency. In response, local […]
Building a Better Future: Aligning Organizational & Community Strategies
In the world of planning, both organizations and communities utilize strategies to achieve their goals. While both aim to create positive change, they differ significantly in scope, focus, and implementation. Understanding these differences is crucial for effective leadership and collaboration, particularly when working to improve complex health and social issues including homelessness, mental health and […]
How you can use Lego (and other materials) to build connection and excitement for your strategic plan!
Collective Results recently supported the Research Institute for Aging (RIA) with a facilitation to build connection and excitement among all employees with their new organizational strategic plan. We set out from the start to make this a fun and engaging activity because well…sometimes…strategic plans may not necessarily generate mass amounts of excitement. We are happy […]
Client Reflection: Supporting the Development of the Chatham-Kent Community Drug Strategy through Mutual Trust, Compassion, Flexibility and Expertise
This blog was written by Emily Guerin (Public Health Educator) and Jordynne Lindsay (Public Health Nurse) from Chatham-Kent Public Health From November 2022 to March 2023, Collective Results supported the Municipality of Chatham-Kent (CK) with the development of the Chatham-Kent Community Drug Strategy (CKCDS). The CKCDS is an evidence-based, comprehensive drug strategy, with prioritized areas for […]
More than a strategic plan – how a collaborative and inclusive strategic planning process can have far reaching benefits
Collective Results recently supported Catulpa Community Support Services with the development of their new strategic plan. At the end of the project, the Catulpa team shared their persepctives on their experience working with Collective Results. What was your biggest takeaway from working with Collective Results? The biggest takeaway from our experience with Collective Results was the […]
Co-developing priorities grounded in values, local context, and broader systems
Recently, Ishan and I led a full-day workshop with local child and youth mental health agencies to co-develop priorities for services in their districts. It was exciting and rewarding to see the commitment, relationships, trust, and patience that each of the partners brought to the table in our systems planning work. In today’s blog, we reflect on […]