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Strategic Planning

Effective strategic planning is the lynchpin for successful management of educational institutions in our rapidlychanging world. The Stevens Strategy 5–phased strategic planning process has been proven successful at numerous colleges, universities and schools, whether they are large or small, public or independent.

Our process encourages the president and board to lead their institution in developing its vision and strategy, yet it also provides a process that allows the whole campus community — its faculty, staff, students, alumni and others — to take ownership of the plan through extensive involvement in its development. The consistent achievement of both of these objectives (executive leadership and broad ownership) while producing a sound and compelling strategic plan is a feat that distinguishes the Stevens Strategy process.

The five strategic planning phases include:

Phase I: Process Design
Phase II: Responses to Strategic Issues
Phase III: Strategic Agenda Development
Phase IV: Operational Planning
Phase V: Implementation

We can work with your institution through some or all five phases, depending on your needs, to develop and achieve the path to your desired future.

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Testimonials

“We engaged John Stevens to aid us with strategic planning in our registrar's office. Using a highly participatory process that engaged faculty, students, staff and administration, he helped us create a students first plan for service delivery. The result was the development of our new Student Administrative Services Center which brings Financial Aid, the Registrar and Student Accounts into a single office. He and a partner then helped us conduct a successful search for a new registrar. John was creative and professional in his approach, and everyone was pleased with the results.”

-Jackie Liebergott, President, Emerson College