Transcript Strategic Planning
“Strategic Planning on a Shoestring” Making Less = More
Lana Gardner Libbie Cheek
STRATEGIC PLANNING – A GUIDE TO THE FUTURE
Brings everyone to the table Identifies the purpose of the organization Outlines actions to reach set goals Changes over time
"Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?" "That depends a good deal on where you want to get to," said the Cat.
"I don’t much care where--" said Alice.
"Then it doesn’t matter which way you go," said the Cat.
"--so long as I get SOMEWHERE," Alice added as an explanation.
3 years ?
Where will your library be in 5 years ?
10 years ?
Prediction is difficult, especially about the future. - Yogi Berra
Creating a Strategic Plan
Things you should know: It takes time It takes cooperation It requires an open attitude to change
Step 1: What is our purpose?
To serve… To provide… To share… To enhance… To encourage… To enrich… To connect… To expand… To transform… To promote… To improve…
Mission Statement
Purpose – the work you do
Vision Statement
Future – the change you wish to create
Value Statement
Tools – the core beliefs and guiding principles you use to share your mission
Our Mission: The Cherokee County Public Library strives to connect the community with quality resources that encourage literacy, expand learning, and enrich lives. Our Vision: The Cherokee County Public Library is a cornerstone in the community, a catalyst for literacy, and a center for life-long learning. Providing free and equal access to informational, cultural, and educational resources, we are committed to: Delivering excellent service Responding to evolving needs Serving with trust and financial integrity Building community relationships
Get them involved!
Step 2: Who are our stakeholders?
Board of Trustees/Directors Friends of the Library Staff Businesses Community Organizations Donors Patrons
Step 3: What is important?
Knowing your community
Knowing your staff
Knowing your policies
Knowing your limits
Step 4: How do you know?
EXPLAIN PROVIDE BOARD STAFF FRIENDS PATRONS LISTEN NON-USERS COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Cherokee 2020
Cherokee County Community Indicator Project
Initial Phase Timeline
• Community Leaders, April 2009 Public Health • Research • Document Published, May 2010 Economic Development • Issue Area Task Forces Formed Education Crime & Safety Family & Youth at Risk
Cherokee 2020
Cabinet Project Leaders Issue Area Task Forces Education Public Health Family & Youth at Risk Crime & Safety Economic Development Know(2) Early Childhood Do the Math Transitions Adult Education
For more information on Cherokee 2020 or the United Way, visit the web-site at www.uwpiedmont.org
Or contact… Libbie Cheek United Way of the Piedmont 864-490-9813 [email protected]
Step 5: What next?
SO, WHAT DO YOU DO WITH ALL THESE SURVEYS, NOTES, AND OPINIONS?
Look for patterns in patron requests and needs.
Compare current resources and services with needs of the community.
Be aware of and open to future changes!
Establish strategies (goals) that are SMART-- Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Responsible and Time-specific.
Be succinct…your strategic plan needs to be available to and understandable by the community.
Strategic Planning
Forms and Information
Get Started: Survey Form SWOT Form Resource List Plan Outline SP Powerpoint Contact:
Cherokee County Public Library 300 E. Rutledge Avenue Gaffney, SC 29340 Tel. 864.487.2711
Fax 864.487.2752
Director: Lana Gardner
www.cherokeecountylibrary.org