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Questions from December 14, 2022 all-staff meeting
Q: Is there a formula for developing this strategic plan?
A: Rede is proposing an adapted strategic planning framework that looks something like this:
Q: Is there a timeline for strategic planning processes?
A: We will finalize a timeline for the overall planning process by mid February, 2023
Q. What is the timeframe for the plan? Five years? Three?
A: Not sure. More discussions, including funder requirements, about the duration of the plan will take place over the next month.
Q: What works well in a strategic planning process to ensure the use of the strategic plan?
A: At the December 14 meeting, all staff were asked to reflect on previous planning processes and products and, drawing from personal experience, send an email to Jennifer with lessons learned about which planning methods and products yielded the best results in terms of utility.
Q: How much of the plan is internally focused on BTC, and how much is encompassing CTC in the entire state?
A: This plan will be a collaborative effort with grantees, contractors and external partners. The plan should address operational, programmatic, and systems wide strategic issues.
Q: How will the plan be communicated, and how much will be internal to the bureau instead of public-facing?
A: (draft based on feedback from 12/14) The plan will be for commercial tobacco prevention practitioners and partners in NY, but it will be available to the public.
Q: Will specific parts of the plan filter down into specific areas of people's expertise/roles?
A: Yes, everyone, either staffing or partnering with the BTC, will be affected by this plan, and specific areas of expertise will be called upon to inform the plan. Roles may change based on the strategic plan. Specifically, once strategic priorities are identified, it may be necessary to shift resources to address them.
Q: What is the time and length of the plan and what do we do next year?
A: This is yet to be determined.