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Million Leaders Mandate Notebook One. Strategic Planning (Lesson 6). Strategic Planning (Lesson 6 - Priorities). Defining a personal mission statement Scriptural basis for strategic planning. Establishing a framework for strategic planning. Developing and action plan. Defining your Mission.
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Million Leaders MandateNotebook One Strategic Planning (Lesson 6)
Strategic Planning(Lesson 6 - Priorities) Defining a personal mission statement Scriptural basis for strategic planning. Establishing a framework for strategic planning. Developing and action plan.
Defining your Mission Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?” II Chronicles 1:10 - NIV
Defining your Mission In 1787, at the age of 28, William Wilberforce wrote a personal mission statement: “God has set before me two great objects: the suppression of the Slave Trade and the reformation of manners.”
Defining your Mission “Turning moments into memories for our guests.” Queen Elizabeth Hotel Montreal, P.Q.
BIBLICAL EXAMPLES OF PLANNING… God Did It… Isaiah 37:26 Noah Did It… Genesis 7-9 Nehemiah Did It… Nehemiah 1-5 David Did It… 2 Samuel 7 Jesus Told Parables About It… Matthew 7:24-27; Luke 14:28-30; Luke 14: 31-32; Luke 16:1-8
THE CHANGING FUTURE Anticipating Change Thriving on Chaos Application
Steps to Effective Strategic Planning: • PLAN TO PLAN • DETERMINE YOUR PRIMARY FOCUS 3. ASSESS THE SITUATION
Angles of Assessment: • a. INSIDE the organization • b. OUTSIDE the organization • c. CURRENT point of view • d.FUTURE point of view
4. PRIORITIZE THE NEEDS 5. ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS 6. SET SPECIFIC GOALS • Measurable • Personal • Convictional • Written • Specific • Realistic
Sample Goal Complete a graduate level course in biblical counseling by December 2011.
7.COMMUNICATE AND CLARIFY • Written conclusion • Project list • Time-line • Resource list • Next steps (action items) • Responsibility (project leaders) • IDENTIFY POSSIBLE OBSTACLES
HAVE AN OPEN SYSTEMOF PLANNING • 10. MANAGE AND DIRECT YOUR RESOURCES • 11.MONITOR AND CORRECT • 12. STUDY THE RESULTS
Mission Statement: To grow in faith, character and service for God.