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First Function of Management Planning
First Function of Management Planning
Introduction
What is the use of running if youre not
on the right road?
German Proverb
Introduction
Every library large or small needs a
strategic plan. It is the blueprint that
sets the direction for where your
organization is going.
Overview
Lesson Objective
By the end of this lesson you will
be able to:
Describe a successful planning process
List the five phases of planning
Explain the importance of evaluation,
measurement
What is a Plan?
Common elements in plans are:
What is a Plan?
Common elements in plans are:
Strategic Plans:
Everyone participates
Board and staff educated about planning
Board and staff explore new ideas
Board takes advantages of opportunities
Necessary resources available
Evaluation
Inputs
Resources used by a program
Collections, materials, equipment, supplies
Staff, volunteer time and expertise, community
partners
Needs assessment findings
Facilities, computers, online access
Constraints - law, regulation, funding
Outputs Are:
Outcomes Are:
Outcomes Are:
Success stories
Anticipated and planned for
Make project expectations explicit
Assumptions of contributions towards
meeting the goal
Other Types
Group Exercise
Resources
New Planning for Results online course
www.pla.org/ala/pla/plaevents/elearningpla/elearn
ingpla.htm
REVIEW
Element of plans
How to apply a litmus test
Evaluation is necessary
The types of measures needed