Strategic Professional Development Plan Translated from business model

Strategic Planning Needs to be flexible, and allow flexibility Evaluate current strategy May require changes in mission and vision Looks at competitor activity Stakeholder analysis and input Communication of the plan to everyone for implementation and understanding

Assessment External Internal Stakeholder

External Assessment Environmental factors Community demographics Patient and community attitudes Health insurance buyer intentions Trends in insurance, clinical practice, physician and other health care worker availability and organization Attitudes and capabilities of employees, physicians Trends in technology Regulatory/legislative Competition

Sources Newspapers Trade journals Professional and research journals Trade and vendor shows Market surveys Physician, employee satisfaction surveys Board involvement

Assessment for Professional Development Examples of External Environment Regulatory Economy Technology Competition Workplace Media

Internal Assessment Resources of the organization Financial, human resources, expertise, including capability and capacity, technology, etc. The value chain Pre-service: office practices, referrals Point of service: inpatient/outpatient/procedural Follow-up service: calling post D/C Supporting structure

Internal cont’d Org structure – reporting mechanisms, communication channels, Org culture – shared assumptions and norms

Assessment for Professional Development Examples of Internal Assessment Health in general Personal values Personal support system Financial health Inner strength

Strategy Development Directional strategies: affirmation or revision Mission Vision Values as guiding principles Strategic Goals

Directional strategy for professional development Your personal mission or statement of purpose. Your five year vision: where do you see yourself Five most important values that guide your self- development decisions: name and explain I.e. Health/Wellness- I would like to devote more time to my exercise routine and need to maintain healthy eating habits in order to feel satisfied with myself. Identify four strategic goals.

Strategy Development Adaptive strategies Expansion of scope – diversification, market development, market penetration I.e. Two years ago BWMC opened brand new OB unit Contraction of scope – downsize or eliminate I.e. Closure of inpatient psy units Maintenance of scope – holding steady

Adaptive strategies for professional development Directly related to directional strategies What in your personal/professional life needs expansion/contraction/maintenance? Identify plans or thoughts self-care/self- management activities as described in chapter 14 of Porter-O’Grady & Malloch text.

Strategy Development Implementation strategies What resources are needed What is the timeline SWOT analysis: for every strategy Goals Objectives Unit Action plans Outcome measures

Sample SWOT Analysis StrengthsWeaknesses OpportunitiesThreats

Implementation Strategies for Professional Development Directly related to prior strategies Identify at least 3 to which you will commit Construct a Curriculum Vitae or Résumé