Eastern Indiana Economic Growth Region 6 Strategic Plan August 2010 Approved Version

The Assignment: Develop a Strategic Plan Step 1 Review and Update Mission Statement Step 2 Developed List of Areas of Strategic Interest Teams developed Goal Area Statements Step 3 Conducted SWOT Analysis (Board, Staff, Customers)

The Assignment: Develop a Strategic Plan Step 4 Developed Objectives for Each Area Step 5 Prioritized Objectives from all areas Compared Objectives against SWOT and added/deleted as appropriate Step 6 Developed Action Steps for each priority objective (Board in process)

The Assignment: Develop a Strategic Plan Step 7 Reviewed for continuity within and between plan areas. Step 8 Made adjustments as appropriate Step 9 Proposed Plan and Action Steps published

The Results: 6 Plan Areas 1 Eastern Indiana Regional Workforce Board 2 Research & Development 3 Workforce & Business Services 4 Marketing & Communications 5 Finance & Funding 6 Management

BOARD 1.1 Goal: Provide strategic leadership for workforce development. Objectives Select Regional Operator/Fiscal Agent (RO/FA) Establish measures for RO/FA contract performance reporting Begin receiving quarterly reports for RO monitoring Align board committees Develop understanding of macro issues impacting workforce Completed Board Development Plan

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT 2.1 Goal: Be a resource to prepare EGR6 to capitalize on opportunities which retain existing industries, prepare for new industries, and support entrepreneurial activities Objectives Create a report that will assist regional leadership Develop regional plan w/ partners Align resources for implementation of regional plan Identify revenue sources for regional plan Create system to evaluate strategic plan

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS SERVICES 3.1 Goal: The WorkOne system will prepare job seekers for employment and connect with potential employment opportunities. Objectives All job seekers are able to pursue targeted skills training and education Connect prepared job seekers with employment opportunities WorkOne Centers will improve availability of services

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS SERVICES 3.2 Goal: EGR6 will be a resource to grow the economy by supporting county and regional economic development activities. Objectives Align activities with Economic Development Evaluate effectiveness of pilot project initiatives designed to advance entrepreneurship

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS SERVICES 3.3 Goal: WorkOne will provide premier customer service to its employers and job seekers. Objectives System to measure employer satisfaction System to measure job seeker satisfaction System to measure Economic Development satisfaction System to measure Local Elected Official satisfaction

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS 4.1 Goal: ASG will maintain effective marketing and promotion strategies for WorkOne, Board, and ASG. Objectives Finalize marketing plan for PY Study mktg & promotion needs WorkOne brand study Communication channels study Develop mktg strategy

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS 4.2 Goal: ASG will maintain effective marketing and promotion strategies for WorkOne, Board, and ASG. Objectives Study communications needs Communication channels study Enable all to be able to effectively utilize communication mechanisms

FINANCES & FUNDING 5.1 Goal: Effectively develop and manage the resource base for the work of Board. Objectives Apply for funds to support current and emerging needs Provide updated revenue and expense reports to Board Prepare budget

MANAGEMENT 6.1 Goal: Create systems to efficiently and effectively manage ASG's contractual obligations with Board. Objectives Implement and update Policies & Procedures Implement reporting performance measurements to Board Implement data management software Procure and select core service provider Study organization for improved efficiency/effectiveness

MANAGEMENT 6.2 Goal: Create Human Resource policies and procedures that support and reward staff performance. Objectives Establish written performance goals for all ASG staff Create performance evaluation system Complete written performance evaluation Create employee development plans