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ToP Strategic Planning ONLINE - May 18 - May 22, 2026
May 18, 2026 - May 22, 2026
11:00 am - 2:30 pm ToP Strategic Planning ONLINE
May 18-22nd. 11:00 am - 2:30 pm each day
Online via zoom with powerpoint and excel.
This course will be held 5 consecutive days – May 18 – 22nd from 11:00 am – 2:30 pm – eastern time.
ToP Strategic Planning teaches how to weave powerful ToP methods into an integrated approach to strategic planning and creation of plans that are realistic, achievable and easy to monitor. This method is especially useful with larger groups of stakeholders and groups holding diverse ideas. Strategic plans using this powerful process can be accomplished in as little as two days.
ToP Strategic Planning Online Edition translates the ToP Strategic Planning process to an online format that preserves the richness of the face to face version and moves it into the virtual world. Highly participatory, the Online Edition breaks down barriers and builds engagement wherever you may be.
Each half-day segment is devoted to one of five phases of developing a strategic plan:
- Preparation and Design
- Practical Vision
- Underlying Contradictions
- Strategic Directions
- Focused Implementation
For each segment, participants will participate in a demonstration of the process, followed by a review of the process experienced, key steps and approaches used and discussion of factors in facilitating the segment. This structure enables the experience of how the processes invite a wide range of thinking styles, invites participation from many perspectives and yields a coherent, practical plan.
The course will be delivered via Zoom in combination Microsoft products such as excel and powerpoint making it easier for you to complete your own strategic plan after the training. The course is not a training course for these platforms but will allow participants to interact with the technology to understand its features and benefits. Participants will receive several templates to support the work of each section as well as suggestions for using other supporting technology.
Participants will need an internet connected computer, strong broadband signal, and a quiet place from which to join the sessions.
Course Applicable To:
- Those needing to collaborate with large numbers of stakeholders to develop long-term strategy quickly
- Executives, managers and organizational leaders who depend on others for successful implementation of organization strategies
- Board members, educators and individuals responsible for leading organizations into the future.
- Facilitators and consultants
- Local, state, and federal leaders and program managers
Prerequisites
ToP Facilitation Methods (TFM)
Continuing Ed Credits
13.5 NCHEC (CHES & MCHES)
14.5 AICP (APA)
Registration Fee
Corporate or Large Non profit (budget > $5million) $1,250 per person
Public Government $1,050 per person
Individuals, and Small and Medium Non Profit – call for rates (815-970-2145)