Success Story

Artsbridge

Strategic plans are developed to guide future growth, development, and investment. Doing this requires taking stock of existing resources, articulating strengths and weaknesses and considering how an organization has grown and succeeded as well as challenges the organization faces. A critical part of the strategic planning process involves evaluating if choices and priorities are consistent with stakeholder goals as well as understanding trade-offs associated with different actions.

Artsbridge contacted D Byers to complete a strategic plan to:

  • Identify stakeholder priorities and perceptions regarding Artsbridge and its offerings
  • Establish organizational goals and objectives to address stakeholder needs
  • Refine organizational vision and substantiate with projects, programs and investments

    Process:

    A board and staff survey receiving 14 responses was completed to analyze and quantify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for Artsbridge. A community engagement survey was also administered and received 161 responses. This survey was designed to measure the perspectives and opinions of Artsbridge from community stakeholders.

    Data from both surveys was aggregated and compiled into a synopsis which was utilized as a basis to inform the in person retreat D Byers subsequently facilitated for the Artsbridge board. At the in-person retreat, D Byers focused on building relationships among board members, soliciting board member feedback and input on organizational goals and objectives, and steering the board to consensus on which goals and objectives should be included in the final strategic plan.

    Results:

    Artsbridge is utilizing the strategic plan to create individualized action plans that help serve the needs of the organization while focusing on their global mission and vision. The strategic plan has increased focus to move the mission and vision forward while also helping evaluate progress and identifying areas for improvement. The strategic plan is the beginning step of a continuous improvement cycle being undertaken at Artsbridge.

    Testimonial:

    “The strategic plan was a defining moment for Artsbridge. It guided us to center on our core strengths and maximize our success in these defined areas. D Byers led the process while always reminding us that the organization was ours to run and the decisions were ours to make. We especially appreciated the surveys D Byers administered as part of the strategic plan since they provided objective baseline data which quantified and clarified our priorities. Our strategic planning retreat was well designed and helped us maintain focus while building relationships and rapport among new board members. With D Byers, we found a partner that tailored an approach to our specific needs and offered personalized coaching along the way. We recommend other organizations engage with D Byers for effective and dynamic strategic planning services.”

    —Lyndsay Dennis, Executive Director, Artsbridge

    Strategic plans are developed to guide future growth, development, and investment. Doing this requires taking stock of existing resources, articulating strengths and weaknesses and considering how an organization has grown and succeeded as well as challenges the organization faces. A critical part of the strategic planning process involves evaluating if choices and priorities are consistent with stakeholder goals as well as understanding trade-offs associated with different actions.

    Artsbridge contacted D Byers to complete a strategic plan to:

    • Identify stakeholder priorities and perceptions regarding Artsbridge and its offerings
    • Establish organizational goals and objectives to address stakeholder needs
    • Refine organizational vision and substantiate with projects, programs and investments

    Process:

    A board and staff survey receiving 14 responses was completed to analyze and quantify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for Artsbridge. A community engagement survey was also administered and received 161 responses. This survey was designed to measure the perspectives and opinions of Artsbridge from community stakeholders.

    Data from both surveys was aggregated and compiled into a synopsis which was utilized as a basis to inform the in person retreat D Byers subsequently facilitated for the Artsbridge board. At the in person retreat, D Byers focused on building relationships among board members, soliciting board member feedback and input on organizational goals and objectives, and steering the board to consensus on which goals and objectives should be included in the final strategic plan.


    Results:

    Artsbridge is utilizing the strategic plan to create individualized action plans that help serve the needs of the organization while focusing on their global mission and vision. The strategic plan has increased focus to move the mission and vision forward while also helping evaluate progress and identifying areas for improvement. The strategic plan is the beginning step of a continuous improvement cycle being undertaken at Artsbridge.

    Testimonial:

    “The strategic plan was a defining moment for Artsbridge. It guided us to center on our core strengths and maximize our success in these defined areas. D Byers led the process while always reminding us that the organization was ours to run and the decisions were ours to make. We especially appreciated the surveys D Byers administered as part of the strategic plan since they provided objective baseline data which quantified and clarified our priorities. Our strategic planning retreat was well designed and helped us maintain focus while building relationships and rapport among new board members. With D Byers, we found a partner that tailored an approach to our specific needs and offered personalized coaching along the way. We recommend other organizations engage with D Byers for effective and dynamic strategic planning services.”

    —Lyndsay Dennis, Executive Director, Artsbridge

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