by Janet Black AIFD
As organizations grow and develop there needs to be a guide; where have we been, where are we are going and the implementing of a plan for the future. A strategic plan helps define goals, creative ideas for a change in approach and a manner to move forward in a positive direction.
To my knowledge AIFD has had four strategic planning sessions in our history; 2000 – Dallas,TX, 2003 – Seattle, WA , 2012 – Miami, FL and most recently 2019 – in Washington DC.
Our National Board of Directors and a diverse group of AIFD members were invited to attend. All facets of our membership and Industry Partners were represented. We were divided into groups of approximately five individuals to brain storm on topics that ranged from our infrastructure, membership, education and communication to name a few.
The day long program with our facilitator, Brian John Riggs from New Jersey was powerful! He allowed us to think about being proactive rather than reactive. Realistic objectives, goals and a foundation for an organization to grow and become an efficient decision-making team were discussed.
Next spring we will communicate the results of our efforts to the membership. A firm plan for performance, an action plan as we move forward to implement what is necessary for success in the next three years.
