 Successful Strategic Planning:  Learning from the Past  Analyzing Now, and  Focusing on the Future

Morning Agenda Welcome, logistics, introduction of presenters Participant introductions and goals for the day Why Plan? Keys to successful and comprehensive planning Break Planning in action How research informs planning and policy Lunch

Our Distinguished Presenters Kay Chopard Cohen – Executive Director, National District Attorneys Association Phil Stevenson – Research Manager, Pew Public Safety Performance Project Jack Cutrone – Immediate Past President, NCJA David Steingraber – Senior Policy Adviser, NCJA Carol Poole – Senior Policy Adviser, NCJA

Why Plan? To set direction and priorities To promote coordination and order in a traditionally fragmented justice system To simplify decision-making To drive alignment of resources to maximize success

Positive Outcomes of Planning

National Perspective AAG Laurie Robinson speaking to NCJA meeting in December, 2009 “…Together we can we can encourage this comprehensive planning again…especially in these tough fiscal times, when every dollar counts. That’s why evidence based programs and approaches are so important. States are our testing labs. You are fostering the innovation which we then evaluate and get out to others nationally.”

Afternoon Agenda Panel: Strategic Planning and Political Realities Action Planning and Tools Break Funding Evidence-Based, Data-Driven Programs Individual/Team Planning in Action Ongoing Evaluation – A Continuous Loop of Activity Wrap-up and Workshop Evaluation

How Are We Doing? Enhancing the effectiveness of criminal justice teams Eight Characteristics of High-Performing Teams – Clear and elevating goal – Results-driven structure – Competent team members – Unified commitment – Collaborative climate – Standards of excellence – External support and recognition – Principled leadership

Enhancing the effectiveness of criminal justice teams How Are We Doing? Enhancing the effectiveness of criminal justice teams Assess progress Refine the plan Make mid-course corrections “Working Together: A Profile of Collaboration” – An instrument that measures collaboration effectiveness – Omni Institute –

Wrapping It Up! Final questions for presenters? Please complete a workshop evaluation For follow-up or technical assistance, contact: NCJA – Carol Poole – Senior Policy Adviser for Strategic Planning or Safe travels!