collaboration toolkit | module 4

Developing a Strategic Plan

Steps, tools, and tips for creating a strategic plan.

instructional Videos

Learning Series

Strategic Planning Overview

This video provides a brief overview of Developing a Strategic Plan.

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Strategic Planning: Steps 1 to 3

This video highlights steps 1, 2, and 3 of a strategic planning model.

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Strategic Planning: Steps 4 to 6

This video highlights steps 4, 5, and 6 of a strategic planning model.

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Downloads

Companion Resources

Mission, Vision and Values

Sample Mission, Vision and Value Statements
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Mission, vision and values statements developed by several counties during their planning process.

Trends Analysis

Rockdale County, GA Internal Trends Analysis
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Internal trends analysis for Rockdale County, GA, December 2022.

Rockdale County, GA External Trends Analysis
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External trends report for Rockdale County, GA, December 2022.

Albemarle County and Charlottesville Trends Data
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Trends analysis from Albemarle County and Charlottesville, VA, November 2022.

Surveys by Sector

Sample Survey | Albemarle County State Probation and Parole
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Sample survey for people involved in state probation and parole in Albemarle County, VA.

Sample Survey | Albemarle County Public Defense
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Sample survey for people involved in public defense in Albemarle County, VA.

Sample Survey | Albemarle County Pretrial, Community Corrections and Drug Court
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Sample survey for people involved in pretrial, community corrections and drug courts in Albemarle County, VA.

Sample Survey | Albemarle County Jail
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Sample survey for people involved in the Albemarle County, VA jail.

Surveys of All Stakeholders

Sample Survey | Navajo County Stakeholders
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Sample survey for criminal justice stakeholders in Navajo County, AZ.

Survey Responses | Navajo County Stakeholders
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Responses to the stakeholder survey in Navajo County, AZ.

Sample Survey | Rockdale County Steering Committee
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Sample survey for criminal justice steering committee members in Rockdale County, GA.

Town Hall Agendas

Lake County, CO Town Hall Meeting Agenda | English
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Sample town hall meeting agenda from Lake County, CO, in English.

Lake County, CO Town Hall Meeting Agenda | Spanish
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Sample town hall meeting agenda from Lake County, CO, in Spanish.

Navajo County, AZ Town Hall Meeting Agenda
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Sample town hall meeting agenda from Navajo County, AZ.

Completed Strategic Plans

Rockdale County, GA Strategic Plan
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Rockdale County, GA strategic plan for 2023 to 2028.

Navajo County, AZ Strategic Plan
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Navajo County, AZ strategic plan for 2023.

Mesa County, CO Strategic Plan
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Mesa County, CO strategic plan for 2023 to 2028.

Berrien County, MI Juvenile Justice System Strategic Plan
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Berrien County, MI strategic plan for the juvenile justice system, 2023.

Albemarle County and Charlottesville, VA Policy Team Goals and Action Steps
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Policy team goals and action steps for 2023 to 2028.

practitioner interviews

Perspectives from the Field

Using Data to Guide Decisions

Listen as county officials explain the data they used in their planning process and how it informed their strategic direction and priorities. They also share recommendations for other leaders on effectively using data to guide decision-making.

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