strategic planning
The Technology of Participation (ToP) Strategic Planning methodology leads diverse groups of staff, board, volunteers, and other stakeholders through a collaborative process that determines strategic directions for the next 3-5 years. Investing in this meaningful, far-reaching, and creative process allows your organization to confidently move forward and serve your community.
Through a tailored ToP process we create a focused, realistic roadmap grounded in your current reality. Each workshop is designed and prepared to meet your needs, facilitate engaging, equitable sessions that invite full participation, and deliver a robust final report with prioritized actions, timelines, and accountability recommendations so your plan moves from paper to practice.
Environmental Scan
What context are we working in?
Practical Vision
Where do we want to be?
Contradictions
What is blocking us from getting there?
Strategic Directions
What actions will overcome the barriers?
Implementation
How and when will we achieve our actions?
what to expect
Flat-rate pricing: Clear fees with no hidden costs; workshops offered as 8-, 12-, or 16-hour formats.
Design: Customized agenda and materials tailored to your organization’s context.
Prepare: Pre-workshop organizational analysis, participant prep, and all visual aids.
Execute: Skilled facilitation that balances efficiency, inclusion, and productive conflict—resulting in a fully realized strategic plan.
Document & Finalize: A comprehensive report summarizing workshop outcomes, recommended next steps, and a debrief meeting to finalize the plan.
It is a special kind of magic to take two days of individual brainstorming, large and small group conversations, shared meals, games, wordsmithing, and (sometimes heated) debate and turn them into a focused plan for organizational growth and success. It was a great experience and I can’t wait to see where our strategic plan takes us! – Kirsten Flynn, Executive Director – WI Bike Fed