UT EXTENSION

$5 million loss in recurring state funds Previous plan was 10 years old Need for greater engagement “Advancing Tennessee” slogan for all

efforts Six-month process

LEADING THE PLANNING EFFORT

Read books in strategic planning Collected and summarized data Taught skills in opinion polling Wrote facilitation guides Provided training in focus group facilitation

LEADERSHIP TEAM’S DATA COLLECTION METHODS

Online employee survey (350) Group meetings (1,000) Online clientele survey (2,000) Focus groups (24)

CRITERIA

Topic or issue is timely Has an economic, societal or

environmental impact Impact can be monitored and measured Resources are available or can be

redirected

Critical Short-Term Long-Term

2012 – 2016 2012 – 2020

Desired Short-Term Long-Term

2014 – 2016 2014 – 2020

THINGS THAT WORKED VERY WELL

Multiple methods Facilitation guides Focus groups reviewed draft plan Online meetings Website

UTEXTENSION.TENNESSEE.EDU/STRATEGICPLAN

Goal: to keep everyone informed Shows plans and accomplishments Online suggestion box

STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS

Inventory of strategic planning resources PERT charts or other schematics People wanted to engage more

2011 & 2012

Living Light Home partnership New facilities New information technology coordinator New staffing plan Increased starting salaries

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS