Strategic Planning to Foster Community, Build Capacity, and Create Culture Andrea Kennedy, Vice Chair, Board of Trustees Melinda Bihn, Head of School French American International School
Our School French American + International
Our Mission and Values Guided by the principles of academic rigor and diversity , the French American International School offers programs of study in French and English to prepare its graduates for a world in which the ability to think critically and to communicate across cultures is of paramount importance. Our international community brings together people from many backgrounds. Together we strive to create a shared culture that develops compassionate, confident and principled people who will make the world better. We base our community on these values: Respect, Integrity, Inclusion, Collaboration, Curiosity
A PK-12, International Vision
Our Strategy
Strategic Goals ● International Program Promise ● Cross-Cultural Cognition ● Proud, Engaged Community ● Culture of Giving ● Vibrant Urban Campus
Our Process
Key Steps: Architecting the Work ● Establish a strong strategy committee ● Formulate key questions ● Gather data before you plan (and plan for the data you gather later) ● Create a realistic timeline
Key Steps: Establishing Board Buy-In ● Agree on key questions and work streams ● Agree on how the committee will work with the Board at large ● Consider engaging a consultant
Key Steps: Doing the Work ● Clearly define the questions and scope of work for the community ● Give all constituencies ways to get involved ● Stick to the timeline ● Communicate all the time
Key Steps: Creating a Plan ● Work cross-stream, looking for common themes, issues, and ideas ● Bring insights and ideas to the Board throughout the process ● Focus on what is distinctive and timely for the school ● Get comfortable with discomfort
Key Steps: Implementing the Plan ● Publish a product for your people ● Make the strategy part of how you work ● Monitor progress ● Continue to communicate about the strategy
Strategic Goals ● International Program Promise ● Cross-Cultural Cognition ● Proud, Engaged Community ● Culture of Giving ● Vibrant Urban Campus
Our Learning
Thank you! Questions? melindab@frenchamericansf.org
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