The ABC’s of Strategic Planning

Overwhelmed by strategic planning? Don’t be! Strategic planning can be simple, practical, and empowering. Attendees will leave this session knowing the basics - or ABCs - of effective strategic planning which are to:

a) Know your purpose

b) Know where you are going

c) Know how you will get there

Presented By:

David Deaton, co-leader of MindSalt, has been leading transformation for organizations of all types, sizes, and industries for nearly three decades. He has extensive expertise in strategic planning, operational and financial analysis, market research, and effective execution. David has developed organizational strategy and gained leadership and staff alignment, walked side-by-side with clients through implementation, and helped them navigate myriad challenges from stagnation to hyper growth and expansion. He has led nonprofits in developing their missions and organizational design, guided teams through global product launches and technology roll-outs, and advised startups from funding through maturation.

David’s professional experience spans the globe. He worked in Hong Kong for four years and has worked with organizations extensively throughout Asia Pacific as well as the rest of the world, and many cities throughout the United States.

David is a frequent keynote speaker on purpose-driven business, strategy, and business resiliency. He is on the board of directors for the Charlottesville Business Innovation Council (CBIC), the Early Music Access Project, and serves on the board development advisory committee for the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (CACF). He has previously volunteered with the University of Virginia Darden School of Business i. Lab Incubator to mentor student startups as well as the Community Investment Collaborative (CIC) as a guest lecturer for community startups. He is a trained and certified facilitator, leading  facilitation sessions worldwide, and a workshop leader and trainer for the Center for Nonprofit Excellence.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pricing:

Members - Free 

Not-yet Members - $35