"Your expertise, materials and long range planning process far exceeded my expectations. I was so pleased with the work that we accomplished. I think the committee worked together better than any committee I have served on."
Pat Ebarb
Long Range Planning Chairman, Altrusa International, Inc
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Most associations rely on a steady or growing membership to fund operations. Yet, continuously maximizing member services and maintaining a healthy membership size can become challenging. Yet, some associations manage to build and maintain the infrastructure required for steady success. How do they do it? Our experience suggests that organizations attempting to focus their efforts tend to pass through three levels of effectiveness. Some have achieved Level 1 and have a unified vision toward which they are moving. Other associations have achieved Level 2 - in which they establish consistent methods. And still others reach Level 3 where all parts of the organization are executing focused actions toward results.

Through strategic planning facilitation, team building and targeted training, we can help move your organization to Level 3.

Learn more:  Level 1 |  Level 2 |  Level 3

Level 1 - Common Vision: Strategic Planning
Objectives
How We Help
  • Develop clear picture of where organization is going
  • Achieve agreement on how to achieve goals
  • Develop quantifiable objectives to measure performance

Level 2 - Common Methods: Leadership Training
Objectives
How We Help
  • Establish common approach to project planning/execution
  • Establish common language to discuss status and barriers
  • Define common measurement of project plan quality
  • Motivate volunteers

Level 3 - Focused Actions: Implementation Planning
Objectives
How We Help
  • Organize strategic committees
  • Review performance & objectives
  • Develop action plans
  • Develop Policies & Procedures
  • Make sessions more productive & efficient