2. What is Strategic Planning?
“Strategy is discovering what you can
uniquely do, that the world of tomorrow
needs, and then pursuing it” (Hawkins)
3. What is Strategic Planning?
An ongoing process of figuring out
Where we are
Where we want to be
How we’re going to get there
By deciding
Our directions
Our results
How results are to be accomplished
How success is to be measured and evaluated
4. Why have a Strategic Plan?
To develop a common understanding within the organization
To present the big picture rather than short term or partial pictures
To seize the initiative rather than simply react
To define goals and objectives
To set priorities, including for resource allocation
To enable activity planning consistent with broad goals and priorities
To provide a basis for organisational evaluation
To explain the organisation to outsiders
5. Why is it important for IGG to have a
Strategic Plan?
It enables us to focus on our key priorities
It enables us to set and communicate clear objectives
It aids decision making
It helps to remove uncertainty
It enables us to maintain control of progress
It promotes effective, efficient and economic operations
It enables us to make adjustments when necessary
It promotes full participation by all
6. Background to the Strategic Plan
Next Steps event – gathering ideas from all committees
Strategic Planning team – with help from WAGGGS Europe
Management Day – Executive, NPT, National Office staff, RDOs.
Executive meeting in June – approved!
7. Why now?
Start of a new century of Guiding
Growing Membership
Financial Resources and Limitations
Moving on from Centenary Celebrations
15. Our new Vision for IGG
“Every member of the Irish Girl Guides has
a sense of ownership in, and feels proud to
belong to, a modern, growing and inclusive
organisation that empowers and gives
confidence to girls and young women
through a fun, educational programme.”
