Turn Your Council Ideas Into Action for 2016

Does your council need help staying focused on the big picture and working on the goals you want to achieve? Want to be aligned with the new BSA Strategy? Connected with the 4 National BSA Initiatives for 2016? Or just learn more about them?

Take just a few minutes and we’ll guide you in the right direction in strategic planning and execution. Watch the JTE Leadership Hour that focused on one of the most important secrets of success for councils—how to create and execute an effective strategic plan that will take your council to its desired destination.  

The video will help you understand how to create a strategic a plan, find leadership, deliver a great experience through board retreats, craft a powerful vision statement, track your achievements, and much more. It will guide you to focus your energy to ensure that volunteers and staff in your councils are working towards the same goals. Additionally, it will help you assess and adjust your direction in response to a changing environment. And you’ll also learn from successful strategic planning experiences in Greeley, CO; Omaha, NE; and Los Angeles, CA.

Strategy lies in making the tough decisions about what is most important to achieve council success. It’s important to be aware of council resources while also developing an approach to achieve your goals. Strategic planning is a disciplined effort to produce fundamental decisions and actions that shape and guide your council into the future. 

What You Can Do Now

Need to update your current strategic plan? Or develop a new one? Or in search of how to better execute your strategic plan? We can help. 

You can also learn how to use the improved online tool called My Council Plan. This resource is easy to update and keeps everyone in your council focused on achieving your key priorities. New mobile apps and dashboards communicate success and drive action. Check out the three steps you can take right now to take action on your council’s ideas.

• Watch the JTE Leadership Hour now about Strategic planning at http://livestream.com/bsa/nationalcouncil.
• Share the link with others in your council.
• Contact the strategy team and let us know how we may be of service. 
  • Tom Jansen, Team Leader: Thomas.Jansen@scouting.org   972-580-2542
  • Jim Kornegay, Strategic Plan Coach: Jim.Kornegay@scouting.org   972-580-2036
  • Kristina Lucas, Strategy Support: Kristina.Lucas@scouting.org   972-580-2582