The Stepping In It Podcast with Renee Schulte & Jason Haglund
The Stepping In It Podcast is a weekly discussion of the latest news and trends in behavioral health policy development and practice. Each episode features interviews with experts from across the field, including policymakers, clinicians, researchers, and advocates. The podcast provides listeners with practical tips and resources for improving the quality and access to behavioral health care.
The Stepping In It Podcast with Renee Schulte & Jason Haglund
47. Strategic Planning Series: Getting Started
Welcome to Episode 47 of our Strategic Planning Series, where we help you lay the groundwork for successful project planning. In this episode, we'll guide you through the initial steps of determining the necessity of a plan and the critical components like the Project Charter, Post-it planning, and SWOT analysis. Discover how to gather and analyze data through assessments, surveys, and key performance indicators to inform your planning process. Finally, we’ll discuss the importance of compiling your plan in writing, ensuring everyone is on the same page, and gaining buy-in from your entire team. Whether you're midway through the growing season or just starting out, this episode provides the essential tools to kickstart your strategic planning journey.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Mastering the Art of Improving Behavioral Health Systems
- Navigating and Overcoming Challenges in the Behavioral Health System
- Unraveling the Secrets of Strategic Planning in Healthcare Organizations
- Engaging Your Team for Successful Strategic Planning
- Conquering Data Collection Challenges in Strategic Planning
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:02 - Introduction to Behavioral Health Systems
00:02:46 - Importance of Strategic Planning
00:06:08 - Creating a Project Charter
00:08:56 - Post-Up Planning Sessions
00:11:26 - Value of Third-Party Facilitation
00:12:07 - Importance of Equal Participation
00:13:25 - Benefits of Third-Party Facilitation
00:14:03 - Gathering Data for Strategic Planning
00:15:41 - Adapting to Change
00:20:24 - Evaluating Data Metrics
00:24:21 - The importance of capturing ideas
00:25:21 - Solidifying ideas and goals
00:26:59 - Importance of understanding the why
00:28:03 - Articulating the strategic plan
00:29:28 - Self-care tip for 4th of July
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