Strategic & Annual planning

What can I expect?

This course focuses on the tools and techniques that enable you to transform the way you think about strategy and do it in your organisation. You will learn to analyse the current situation, determine relative strengths and weaknesses of the organisation, and align the plan to the needs of your families, MOE and ERO. You will be able to write the storyboard of your organisation’s evolution as it strives to achieve its vision and goals. You will see the difference between tactics, operational decisions and strategic imperatives and know what to do to deliver increased impact to your children and families.

What are the learning outcomes?

For you:

• A method for developing and deploying strategy through planning.
• Tools and techniques which you can use immediately.
• Clarity on how to identify what differentiates your organisation from others.
• The ability to tell influential stories.
• Understanding of how to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage.
• Steps to building a cohesive culture.
• The ability to think laterally and push into the future rather than looking over your shoulder.

For your organisation:

• Increased competence to develop and deploy strategic priorities and adapt quickly when needed.
• Increased capability to develop and lead strategic initiatives that differentiate your organisation in the market.
• Greater ability to become more agile in strategic decision-making.

Who is this workshop for?

Centre Managers, Owners and Centre Directors

Who is the workshop facilitator?

Nikki Joyce - Leadership & Governance Consultant

With over 20 years' experience in leadership, and as a certified coach, Nikki works with both existing and aspiring leaders to reach both their and their team’s goals. She has experience in ECE, primary and the secondary sectors and can also support ECE businesses in the area of governance, regulations and ERO evaluation preparation and response.