The old method of strategic planning often feels like a rigid, top-down endeavor that stifles innovation and hinders genuine progress. The opposite of what it’s intended to do.

It doesn’t have to be this way. 

What if strategic planning was an evolving process driven by co-creation and continuous learning?

A year and half later, Tucker and Sarah explore the powerful story of Greater Nashua Mental Health, where Dr. Cynthia Whitaker and Sheila Considine Sweeney have redefined strategic planning and used it to shift roles, power dynamics, and involve the community to bring their strategic plan to life. 

Key Moments:

01:11 The Longitudinal Study

08:33 Building Environments of Learning

15:23 The Living and Breathing Strategic Plan

22:17 The Importance of Relationships

31:45 Avoiding Compartmentalization

38:02 Co-Creation and Organizational Culture

43:20 Challenges of Co-Creation

49:50 Strategic Planning Done Right

Throughout their conversation, they discuss the transformative process of transitioning from traditional strategic planning to a more dynamic, inclusive approach. They share the importance of aligning the organization's activities with its strategic vision, ensuring that every team member is an active participant in this journey.

The conversation also sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of this approach, offering valuable lessons for leaders looking to apply these principles in their own organizations.

For anyone involved in strategic planning or organizational development, this episode offers a candid look into the reality of implementing a strategic vision and the power of co-creation in driving successful outcomes.

Listener Links/Resources:

https://gnmhc.org/

Cynthia's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-whitaker-psyd-2a851013/

Sheila's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheila-considine-57919a288/

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