2. What is strategy?
- A method or plan chosen to bring about a desired future,
such as achievement of a goal or a solution to a problem
(may be developed for a short period – 1 yr, but often for a
longer period > 1yr)
- In summary : “ Goal Setting & the Planning process”
- Strategy typically develops along strengths, opportunities,
needs and resources
- Reason/objective of developing a strategy: Self
Improvement
3. Components of Strategy
1. Vision
2. Mission/Purpose
3. Goals & Objectives
4. Implementation Plan : Motivation
4. - An aspirational description of what an organization or
individual would like to achieve or accomplish in the
future.
- It is guide for choosing current and future courses of
action (typically 1-2 sentences)
- e.g. 1. To be a PF club that excels in all the seven skills
areas
5. Describes what the organization stands
for/purpose – it outlines its line of activities,
how it differentiates itself and what market it
serves (3-4 sentences)
It is the means to get to the Vision
e.g. Milton PF club seeks to reach the highest
ideals in the Pathfinder Ministry. We will do this by
identifying and engaging local and external
talented, highly experienced and qualified leaders
to train all Staff and club members in all the seven
Pathfinder Skill Area
6. Goals
Desired outcomes needed to be
accomplished so that the mission is realised
E.g. Certification of Counsellors, Instructors
and other staff members
Objectives
Specific activities to be done to achieve the
goal. Needs to be SMART
7. S = Specific
M = Measurable
A = Actioned oriented/Achievable
R = Realistic
T = Time framework
e.g. Conduct one 10hr BST program by June
2015 for all Counsellors, Instructors and Staff
members
8. 1. Needs analysis
2. Commitment (decide to change direction)
3. Investigation (data collection)
4. Decision (what do you want to focus on?)
5. Organization (design your strategy)
6. Preparation (gather everything you need)
7. Implementation
8. Achievement
14. Identify 4 major problems in your club, that
cause lack of motivation in individuals –
come up with suggestions of how to motivate
them
15. 1. Build Relationships
2. Be a model
3. Be careful of stereotyping
4. Provide opportunity for them to take initiative
5. Involve them in decision making
6. Make peer influence positive
7. Provide safe opportunities for risk taking
8. Develop enthusiasm
16. 1. Have faith in yourself
2. Be positive (look for good in them)
3. Smile
4. Give yourself
5. Don’t be let down by obstacles
6. Rally their friends around you
7. Give persona