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Conducting a comprehensive literature review;
An environmental scan and SWOT analysis;
External and internal focus groups;
Visionary and brainstorming sessions involving staff, service providers,volunteers and Board members;
Communication to internal and external groups.
What is the strategic planning process
This process often takes place over nine months to a year.
Often what is missed is to communicate results to external stakeholders and most importantly CHATS staff, service providers and volunteers. The Plan must remain alive!