Managing A Self- Advocacy Organization Part 2
Recap 4 things go into managing an organization: 1: Project management 2: Delegation and chains of command & communication 3: Organization and sustainability 4: Priorities and strategic planning
Part 2: 2: Delegation and chains of command & communication 3: Organization and sustainability 4: Priorities and strategic planning
Project management vs strategy Big and bigger pictures
Phase 2: strategy
Delegation
We already talked about this! Refresh my memory Why do we care?
Chain of command Delegating who is in charge of what Who reports to who Who makes what decisions Who handles which level
Chain of communication Don’t play telephone Too many cooks in the communication Shared knowledge
Questions?
Scenario 1
Debrief scenario 1
Structure and sustainability
Building to last 3 frames: Organizational structure Short-term sustainability Long-term sustainability
Organizational structures Big-picture delegation Streamline Maximize resources Strength
Sustainability (short term) Can you do everything you have to do? Do you have the resources funding Staff To do what you want?
Switching frames Short term vs long term sustainability Trade-offs Burn out
Sustainability (long term) Can you grow? Can you grow the way you want? What does the future look like? How are you working towards that future?
Questions?
Scenario 2
Debrief scenario 2
Planning
Planning! It’s always about planning Running an organization is basically all about planning The last (or the first) thing to do is to plan for the future
What is your mission? Decide this in advance Be specific This is your guide If it’s not part of your mission, don’t do it
Priorities Decide this in advance Rank them You can’t have 5 first priorities Your priorities determine how much time and work you spend on things, long term Do things on purpose
Mission creep
Strategic planning A process you can use to plan for the future of your organization Usually involves the board, some staff, and some outside advisors you trust Long-term planning Set goals, set priorities, make plans
Questions?
Scenario 3
Debrief scenario 3
Wrap up