Strategic Planning Retreat

Stevens Strategy organized and developed a strategic planning retreat for the College’s of the Fenway consortium, which is composed of the presidents of Emmanuel College, Massachusetts College of Art, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Simmons College, Wentworth Institute of Technology, and Wheelock College.

A Participants View:

Marjorie Bakken, President, Wheelock College.

“I had little expectation that the presidents [of the Colleges of the Fenway consortium] could agree on much, but we did…I was surprised and pleased by the skill of the facilitator to lead an interesting, lively discussion about key issues that the colleges must face. And everyone agreed that the discussion was great—another surprise. He [the facilitator] provided materials for quick overview and discussion by the presidents.”

Strategic Planning Process

Prior to the formation of Stevens Strategy, John Stevens, as a senior member of another firm, provided the design and facilitation of a 5-phased strategic planning process to this HBCU, Jackson State University, which included the creation and facilitation of a state-wide Blue Ribbon Commission responsible for working with the state legislature to promote the university’s plans.

Our Client’s View

Monique Guillary, Deputy Chief of Staff and Strategic Planning Coordinator, Jackson State University

“I just wanted to express my gratitude for your expert guidance and maturing spirit throughout the whole strategic planning process. You have made this work infinitely more enjoyable and successful than I ever thought it would be.”