I've written some on Strategic Planning, and I'll be presenting on strat planning for charter schools in Florida in November as well as in Texas. However, instead of my usual how to session, I have a new session for Texas that is about following the strategic plan.
It's difficult enough to get charter schools to take the time to develop a strategic plan. Getting them to follow it is just as difficult.
How many strategic plans end up on a shelf in a binder?
By the way, this isn't unique to charter schools. I've seen this in other businesses. It's never made sense to me to spend the time and energy to create a well thought out strategic plan, then not follow it. If you rush and create a meaningless strategic plan, that's another matter. Then it probably makes sense not to follow it.
However, if your strategic plan really is an expression of your school's mission and a road map to the emerald city, then isn't it relatively important to follow it?
I think so and that's why I've developed this session for Texas. I'll unveil parts here over the next few months so stay tuned.
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