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ITF: Developing strategic campaigns Module Seven. STRATEGY. What is a strategy?. The overall plan for how to win a campaign. List of strategy types. Worker / Union strategy Customer / Service user strategy Media strategy Public / Civil society strategy
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What is a strategy? The overall plan for how to win a campaign ITF: DEVELOPING STRATEGIC CAMPAIGNS
List of strategy types • Worker / Union strategy • Customer / Service user strategy • Media strategy • Public / Civil society strategy • Other companies in same industry or market strategy • Parent / Subsidiary strategy • Owner / Shareholder strategy • Management executive / Director strategy • Financial institution strategy • Government / Regulatory strategy • Political strategy • Supplier / Donor / Subcontractor / Vendor strategy Diagram of employer relationships ITF: DEVELOPING STRATEGIC CAMPAIGNS
Identifying the strategy • Good strategies are based on good information • The vulnerabilities of the targets drive the strategy ITF: DEVELOPING STRATEGIC CAMPAIGNS
LAN Peru aviation mechanics – campaign strategy • Worker/ Union strategy • Customer/Passenger strategy ITF: DEVELOPING STRATEGIC CAMPAIGNS
Strategy • Overall plan to win the campaign Tactics • Individual elements of a strategy • Specific activities, usually collective • Have a date and location ITF: DEVELOPING STRATEGIC CAMPAIGNS
Thinking tactically – not strategically • Not looking at what will best impact the target • Instead focusing on familiar tactics ITF: DEVELOPING STRATEGIC CAMPAIGNS
Strategy • First choose the strategy which will have the most impact on the target • Then plan your tactics • Stay within your chosen strategy until you make the maximum impact ITF: DEVELOPING STRATEGIC CAMPAIGNS
Don’t get stuck with a strategy simply because it is familiar The strengths and vulnerabilities of your target should drive the strategy ITF: DEVELOPING STRATEGIC CAMPAIGNS
All union campaigns use a worker strategy ITF: DEVELOPING STRATEGIC CAMPAIGNS
Activity: Choosing your strategy Aim: Decide your campaign strategy Tasks:Select a facilitator and timekeeper • Review your diagram of employer relationships. • Decide which 1-3 strategy types will create the most impact on your direct and indirect targets. • Think from the employer’s perspective. • Make sure that you include a worker strategy. ITF: DEVELOPING STRATEGIC CAMPAIGNS