Planning in 2021 Brings Peace

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It's 2021, while enthusiastic, we are still grappling with unknowns😕, but we are ready to get things done. We have some experience under our belts with this pandemic and will navigate better.

I have heard, “My people are too stressed to plan.” Yes, your people are still stressed, this is true. With a clear process, good leadership and realistic targets, planning can decrease stress.

Planning helps your team have guidance and reassurance. Let your team know:

     > What the intentions are and that the plan is flexible due to the unknowns.

     > Assure them that the organization is “people first” and will put the treasure of their                         talent first and will focus on their well-being.


Planning Tips

Below are some fundamentals in a time with continued uncertainty.    

  

It is often helpful to bring in an outside facilitator to assist teams with planning and goal setting.

This is one of our strengths at KS Solutions Consulting (virtually or in-person), reach out to us if you would like to discuss this.  


Tips:          

  • Prioritize people
  • Be adaptive & flexible

  • Focus on programs that have most impact on those you serve

  • Involve your board

  • Stay in touch with funders

  • Consider your organization's role in racial justice- how can you do better?

  • Spruce up internal operations

  • Give yourself grace


The Bridgespan Group has offered helpful articles and tools about nonprofits managing during the pandemic. A few are linked below.

Help from other sources:

Keep in mind that this is likely not the year for stretch goals. Create reasonable goals so that you all can have success. Feeling accomplished is important in a time of uncertainty. If nothing else is clear, you can know that your team is on a shared path. We've got this!


Best to you in 2021! We are here to help.




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