Speech: Thinking Strategically

Success Strategies:
How Thinking Differently makes a
Difference!
March 5,2014
Paul Butler, President, Globaledg LLC
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Think about it….
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“We don’t like
their sound, and
guitar music is on
the way out.”
Decca Recording Company
rejecting the Beatles, 1962

Think about it….
“Who the hell
wants to hear
actors talk?”
H.M. Warner, Warner Brothers,
1927

Think about it …..
“The concept is
interesting and well-
informed, but in order to
earn better than a “C,”
the idea must be
feasible.”
A Yale University
management professor in response to
Fred Smith’s paper proposing reliable
overnight delivery service. Smith went on
to found FedEx.

Think about it ….
“640K ought
to be enough
for anybody.”
Bill Gates, 1981

What if ………..?
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Strategic Thinking Methodology
Then Focus on the
Questions!
First The Principles

Success Strategies:
Doing Church Differently at the
Local Level!
June 25, 2014
Father Joe Donnelly, Pastor, Sacred Heart Church, Southbury, CT
Paul Butler, President, Globaledg LLC

I. Background: The
Context

Sacred Heart – Our Parish

Parish Council / Council of
Ministries
• Committee/Ministry
heads meet together
each month with
pastor
• Report on what each
committee is doing
• Run community
building/fundraising
events
Flaw: No Future
Vision

Pastoral Council
• Representatives “elected”
by parishioners.
• Brainstorm various topics
for parish life.
• Results sent to appropriate
parish committee.
• Emphasize prayer and
consensus.
Flaw: Large
scope; little
accountability.

II. The Process and Plan

Purpose of Strategic Planning
• Make strategic choices about where to
invest time, resources and energies.
• Address ongoing financials.
• Helps to determine future direction and
operating disciplines for the organization.

Phase I
Internal / External Analysis
Strengths – Weaknesses –
Opportunities -Threats
Key Issues
Implications
Key Issue Sessions

Engagement / Evangelization: Sacred heart is a vibrant parish;
however we have an opportunity to leverage/increase engagement
evangelization of the following: Actively engaged, members
of parish, Disenfranchised, Post Confirmation -- 21+
adults
Families in Crisis How do we identify, address and support families in
crisis in our parish and community as they continue to face challenges?
New Model of the Church: How do we communicate the new model of
the church?
• Role of laity
• Non pastor centric model
• Collaborative style of leadership
• Pastoral Associates
Key Issues

Human Resources: How do we ensure (identify and prepare) that we
have the right human resources to meet the needs of the parish?
Communication: How do we actively promote and enhance image of
Sacred Heart and the Catholic Church as a positive force our
community and beyond?
Haiti – As we continue to engage with our sister parish do we define /
support our twinning relationship
Outreach: How do we build on / continue our outreach and social
justice initiatives in our greater community?
Finance: Although we are meeting our financial obligations, how will
we identify & financially support the growth needed for the future of
our parish?

Phase II
Key Issues
What is Possible?
Strategic Options
What’s Feasible?
Barriers / Enablers to Choices
Chose: What to do / what not to do
Execute

7 Strategic Priorities
1. Evangelization
2. Today’s Church
3. People in Crisis
4. Social Outreach
5. Public Relations
6. Haiti
7. Financial Stability

“Great! now, how do
we make this happen?”
Dennis Von Ende - Planning Committee Member

“Strategies most often
fail because they aren’t
executed well. Things
that are supposed to
happen don’t happen.”
Larry Bossidy - Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done

rev. May 31, 2014
Priority Sponsor Team Leader
Evangelization Ami Conlan Kim Sullivan
Today’s Church Fr. Joe Marian Levine
Pastoral Care Sr. Pat Lynn Tidgewell
Social Outreach Deacon Chuck Kevin Ruppelt
Public Relations Sr. Pat Selena Carella
Haiti Deacon Chuck Bruce Palmatier
Financial Stability Fr. Pat Von Ende /Gaffney
Strategic Priorities - Teams

Pastoral Advisory Council
Haiti
.
Todays Church
Pastoral Care
Financial Stability
Social Outreach
Public Relations
 Pastor
 Staff
 Facilitator
Evangelization

III. Results / Learning

Make a Difference!
Sample Success Stories
• R.O.C Mass / 50 Youth Volunteers 5
major Service Projects
• Heart to Heart – Families Hosting
Thematic Conversations 15 +
• Stephens Ministers 36 & Counting
• Workshops on Depression Anxiety
attendance nearing 100
• Career transitions 80% success
• Press! Social Media Impact
• Emersion Trips –Teachers – Water
Purification / Clinic $56k a year
• Best Financial Positon April & May all
time revenues
• HR / Staffing Success
1. Evangelization
2. Today’s Church
3. Pastoral Care
4. Social Outreach
5. Public Relations
6. Haiti
7. Financial Stability

Our Challenge
Social Outreach

We are Proud …

Thank you!
Paul Butler
President
GlobalEdg LLC
pbutler@globaledg.com
(203) 405-6810
www.GlobalEdg.com

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