ToP® Strategic Planning
Description
A Proven Framework for Real Results
ToP® Strategic Planning is a practical, inclusive, and action-oriented approach that delivers real results. It engages all stakeholders in focused conversations that build ownership and momentum. No more plans that sit on a shelf.
Grounded in a compelling shared vision of the future, it aligns teams around what they truly want to create. The process transforms big ideas into concrete, doable actions with clear roles, timelines, and accountability, ensuring your plan doesn’t just exist, but gets implemented.
What You Will Learn
In this course, you'll gain the skills to guide any group through a strategic journey.
Learn how to:
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Envision a future that energizes and unites
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Identify and overcome barriers to progress
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Align around bold, innovative directions
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Define measurable, meaningful goals
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Design actionable plans with built-in accountability
Our step-by-step approach makes strategic planning manageable and collaborative, so you can trust the process and empower your group.
Where It Works
From nonprofit boards to city departments, corporations, large and small business, teams, coalitions, and even personal planning. This adaptable framework helps any group think strategically, align and take purposeful action.
What You Will Receive
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A comprehensive step-by-step manual
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One hour of coaching to support your first real-world application
Continuing Education Credits:
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13.5 NCHEC (CHES & MCHES)
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14.5 AICP (APA)
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14 PDU (CAPM)
Course Prerequisite
Completion of ToP® Facilitation Methods (TFM) is required before attending this course.
This course is applicable to:
This course is ideal for professionals and teams who lead, support, or facilitate strategic thinking and action, including:
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Facilitators, trainers, and consultants guiding group processes and planning
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Organizational and community leaders seeking to align people and priorities
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Teams ready to move from ideas to action with clarity and accountability
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Graduates of ToP® Facilitation Methods (TFM) looking to deepen and apply their skills
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Program managers and project leaders aligning diverse stakeholders around shared outcomes
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Educators and school administrators designing initiatives, programs, or strategic plans
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Nonprofit staff and board members striving for unified direction and meaningful implementation
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Government and public sector professionals coordinating across departments or engaging communities
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Coalition and network coordinators navigating complex, multi-stakeholder environments
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Entrepreneurs and small business owners focused on vision, growth, and alignment
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HR professionals and internal change agents leading organizational development or cultural transformation
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Anyone responsible for facilitating group decision-making or long-range planning
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Group decision-making or long-term planning efforts
Upcoming Courses
Pricing
Corporate & Large Non Profit (budget > $5 million) | $1,250
Public/Government | $1,050
Individual Professional & Mid-Sized Non Profit (budget > $1-5 million) | $950
Small Non Profit (budget < $1 million) & Student (Student ID Required) | $650