45. Strategic Planning Series Kickoff: Clarity, Goals, and Growth

Welcome to the first episode in our strategic planning series! This week, we dive into the fundamentals of strategic planning and its critical role in business success. Discover why 95% of employees don’t understand their company’s strategy and learn how clarity, goal setting, and strong mission values can transform an organization. We’ll discuss data-driven insights showing how written business plans can accelerate growth and secure funding, and we’ll explore real-world examples of strategic planning in action. Plus, don’t miss our self-care tip of the week on the benefits of a mental health day. Join us as we embark on this journey to strategic excellence.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Mastering strategies for improving behavioral health system access.
• Unveiling the power of strategic planning for mental health services.
• Uncovering the benefits of strategic planning in healthcare.
• Overcoming barriers in behavioral health with effective tactics.
• Mastering effective communication for organizational success.

The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:02 - Introduction to Strategic Planning

 00:02:28 - The Importance of Strategic Planning

 00:06:21 - Accountability and Execution

 00:09:41 - Team Collaboration and Visionary Leadership

 00:11:58 - The Importance of Written Business Plans

 00:12:54 - The Impact of Not Having a Plan

 00:14:21 - Challenges with One-Time Funding

 00:17:15 - Budgeting with a Plan

 00:21:39 - Cascading Communication and Staff Engagement

 00:24:29 - Importance of Communication

 00:25:32 - What's Happening Wednesday

 00:26:40 - Cascading Messages and Communication

 00:29:38 - Mission and Values Communication

 00:33:23 - Self-Care and Change of Environment

 00:36:13 - The Bravery Rail System and Its Challenges

 00:36:29 - Navigating Complexities and Practical Solutions

 00:37:06 - Creating an Effective Behavioral Health System

 00:37:06 - Conclusion and Thanks 

Links:

• Journal of Management Studies
• Journal of Small Business Management
• Bplans
• https://fundingforgood.org/statistics-about-strategic-planning/

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