NCHN ConferenceNetwork Planning

San Diego, CaliforniaApril 14-17, 2008

Strategic Planning: What is it?1. Determines where a network is going over

the next year or more2. Identifies how the network is going to get

there, and3. Reports how the network will know if it got

there or not

Strategic Planning Engagement:1. The focus of a strategic plan is usually on

the entire network2. Led by the organization’s leadership

3. Requires several meetings or concentrated pre-work

Approaching Strategic Planning1. Goal-based planning2. Focus on the network’s mission (vision and

values as well)3. Identify clear goals that tie to the mission4. Indicate strategies to achieve the goals5. Focus on action planning (who and by when)

Value Proposition of Strategic Planning

1. Clarifies the network’s plans2. Allows a focus on the broad perspective and

relief from firefighting3. Ensures that all the stakeholders are

identified4. Allows all key leaders and stakeholders to be

“on the same page”5. Identifies the road to success and the time it

may take

Success:1. Forget perfection. There is only best

thinking at this time2. Forget the “plan.” The process of engaging

the stakeholders is the key.3. Remember the process improvement.

Capture the learnings!4. Simplicity rules.5. The driving question: Is this realistic?

Day One• Board retreat (board members/executive team)

Introductions• Benefits of strategic planning (summary of

Grant sent out as “prework”)• Planning process overview• Review of Straw Model: mission, vision, values,

etc. (sent out as “prework”)

OSHN supports its members’ goal to remain strong,

independent healthcare organizations by delivering value through cost savings, shared learning, and quality

services

To serve our healthcare membership with

documented value through cost savings, shared

learning, and improved quality of service.

Day TwoIdentify 3-5 goals (straw models sent out one

week in advance).Criteria:What we hope to accomplishHow this relates to the vision of the

organizationHow we will track progress

Identify and finalize strategies and deliverables for each goal.

Day ThreeStrategic Plan reviewed (draft plan sent out

prior to the meeting)Prioritize workAgree on the timelines/executive sponsors

(these teams will meet prior to the next meeting

Day Four: Implementation Team ReportsAction plans reviewed: who, what, whenRoles of advisorsCommunication planning/dashboardsCelebrate achievements and learnings

Thank YouMary Kay Chess,

PhDExecutive DirectorHealth Future, LLC777 Murphy RoadMedford, Oregon

97504m-chess@healthfuture.org(541) 618-7241

Joann OrtExecutive DirectorOhio State Health

Network660 Ackerman, Rm

601FColumbus, Ohio 43218joann.ort@osumc.edu(614) 293-3756