3rd Stage - Planning

Armed with the understanding of what the asset or areas functions and possibilities are we can now develop the following:

• Strategic Plan:  A strategic plan is a plan that outlines the following: 

  • • Who are we

    • What do we do

    • Where are we now 

    • Where do we want to go

    • How we want it done

• Action Plan: An action plan is the step by step scheduling of activities, time and resources

• Communication Plan: A communication plan is a prepared guide of how you intent to communicate the progress and needs of the development. The communication plan is also how you connect with stakeholders to achieve buy-in and support. 

• Monitoring and Evaluation Plan: A monitoring and evaluation plan is a prepared strategy to observing and assessing the progress of the project. The monitoring and evaluation plan assists in keeping things on track and allows you the opportunity to adjust activities for the greater success of the development.

*Please remember when planning think S.M.A.R.T.S

                                  Specific

                                  Measurable

                                  Attainable

                                  Relevant

                                  Timebound 

                                  Sustainable

Preparation

• This exercise will require the engagement of the community leaders, groups, change-makers and if possible the institutions and government agencies who are stakeholders in the development of the area or asset.

For the method of running the meeting please see: The Participatory Group Process Methodology

Introduction

• Lay the ground rules, for the for the workshop, with the participants. Please see: Guiding Principles for Participatory Workshops

• Use the Power Point presentation below to introduce the exercise.

Power Point Presentation:  Planning

To access the planning templates click on the links below:

1. Strategic Plan

2. Action Plan

3. Communication Plan

4. Monitoring & Evaluation Plan