Developing An Action Plan

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Developing an Action Plan

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What is an action plan?
• It makes the vision concrete.
• It shows how you will implement strategies to attain your objectives.

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Why develop an action plan?
• To lend credibility to your organization.
• Don't overlook details.
• For feasibility.
• For efficiency.
• For accountability.

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When do you develop an action plan?

• The "A" in VMOSA -- After you develop your vision, mission,


objectives, and strategies or the E-SIP of the School.
• Early--within 6 months.
• Ongoing--revise monthly.

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Tips for planning meetings
• Be inclusive.
• Create a safe, comfortable environment.
• Prepare for possible conflict.
• Be efficient.
• Record what happens.
• Communicate the planning.
• Support and encourage group members.

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Who to convene for your planning group
• Influential people from all groups affected.
• People directly involved in the problem or issue.
• Members of the organizations.
• Internal and External Stakeholders
• Different sectors of the community: LGU, GPTA, Alumni Organization,
GOCC’s, NGA’s, NGO’s, media, the business community, religious
groups, youth organizations, social service organizations.

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Preparing an action plan
• Determine what people and sectors of the community should be
included.
• Convene a planning group.
• Develop an action plan with action steps for all proposed changes.
• Review completed plan.
• Follow through.
• Keep everyone informed.
• Keep track of what (and how well) you've done.
• Celebrate accomplishments.

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Contents of the action plan
• What action or change will occur?
• Who will carry it out?
• By when (for how long)?
• What resources are needed?
• Communication (who should know what?)

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Ensuring member accountability
• Supportive phone calls.
• Reports on progress at meetings.
• Celebrate accomplishments.

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Criteria for the action plan
The action plan should be:

• Complete
• Clear
• Current

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Practice exercise: Creating an action plan for
your group
• Prepare an action plan for your group.
• Report them to the group.
• Consider whether they meet the criteria.
• Revise based on feedback.

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