PLANNING DOMAIN
PLANNING DOMAIN
DEFINITION: Strategic planning is a creative and participatory process that defines the values, purpose, vision, and mission of an organization or collaborative and presents its goals, objectives, and strategies in a logic model format.
Knowledge of management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
Working knowledge of change management, defined as an approach to transitioning individuals, teams, and organizations to a desired future state.
Knowledge of relevant data sources and how to harness information to plan, prioritize, and make key decisions.
Knowledge of environmental scanning techniques and current state assessment techniques, such as a SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats), which creates a systematic framework for strategic planning.
Knowledge of how to identify, access, and analyze relevant community data (such as problem indicators, resources, and data that emerge through the assessment process) to inform the planning process.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Developing a strategic process for exchanging knowledge and information to achieve specific objectives.
Developing priorities, goals, and measurable objectives for prevention efforts.
Implementing a strategic planning process for the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of prevention efforts that result in improving individual and community health.
Ability to choose the best option by assessing available alternatives, identifying the pros and cons, and making a balanced, evidence-informed judgment.
Ability to identify collaborative and organizational needs and initiate strategies aligned to the mission, strategic direction, and values.
Ability to regularly apply systemic thinking and skills to the planning process.