Eastern Indiana Economic Growth Region 6
Strategic Plan
August 2010
Approved Version
08-25-2010
The Assignment: Develop a Strategic Plan
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
• Review and Update Mission Statement
• Developed List of Areas of Strategic Interest
• Teams developed Goal Area Statements
• Conducted SWOT Analysis (Board, Staff, Customers)
The Assignment: Develop a Strategic Plan
Step 4
• Developed Objectives for Each Area
Step 5
• Prioritized Objectives from all areas
• Compared Objectives against SWOT and
added/deleted as appropriate
Step 6
• Developed Action Steps for each priority objective
(Board in process)
The Assignment: Develop a Strategic Plan
Step 7
Step 8
Step 9
• Reviewed for continuity within and between plan
areas.
• Made adjustments as appropriate
• Proposed Plan and Action Steps published
The Results: 6 Plan Areas
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• Eastern Indiana Regional Workforce Board
• Research & Development
• Workforce & Business Services
• Marketing & Communications
• Finance & Funding
• Management
BOARD
1.1 Goal: Provide strategic leadership for workforce
development.
Objectives
1.1.1.1
1.1.1.2
1.1.1.3
1.1.1.4
1.1.1.5
1.1.1.6
Select Regional Operator/Fiscal Agent (RO/FA)
Establish measures for RO/FA contract
performance reporting
Begin receiving quarterly reports for RO
monitoring
Align board committees
Develop understanding of macro issues
impacting workforce
Completed Board Development Plan
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
2.1 Goal: Be a resource to prepare EGR6 to capitalize
on opportunities which retain existing industries,
prepare for new industries, and support
entrepreneurial activities
Objectives
2.1.1.1
2.1.1.2
2.1.1.3
2.1.1.4
2.1.1.5
Create a report that will assist regional
leadership
Develop regional plan w/ partners
Align resources for implementation of
regional plan
Identify revenue sources for regional plan
Create system to evaluate strategic plan
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT &
BUSINESS SERVICES
3.1 Goal: The WorkOne system will prepare job
seekers for employment and connect with potential
employment opportunities.
Objectives
3.1.1.1
3.1.1.2
3.1.1.3
All job seekers are able to pursue targeted
skills training and education
Connect prepared job seekers with
employment opportunities
WorkOne Centers will improve availability of
services
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT &
BUSINESS SERVICES
3.2 Goal: EGR6 will be a resource to grow the
economy by supporting county and regional economic
development activities.
Objectives
3.2.1.1
3.2.1.2
Align activities with Economic Development
Evaluate effectiveness of pilot project
initiatives designed to advance
entrepreneurship
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT &
BUSINESS SERVICES
3.3 Goal: WorkOne will provide premier customer
service to its employers and job seekers.
Objectives
3.3.1.1
3.3.1.2
3.3.1.3
3.3.1.4
System to measure employer satisfaction
System to measure job seeker satisfaction
System to measure Economic Development
satisfaction
System to measure Local Elected Official
satisfaction
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
4.1 Goal: ASG will maintain effective marketing and
promotion strategies for WorkOne, Board, and ASG.
Objectives
4.1.1.1
4.1.1.2
4.1.1.3
4.1.1.4
4.1.1.5
Finalize marketing plan for PY 10-11
Study mktg & promotion needs
WorkOne brand study
Communication channels study
Develop mktg strategy
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
4.2 Goal: ASG will maintain effective marketing and
promotion strategies for WorkOne, Board, and ASG.
Objectives
4.2.1.1
4.2.1.2
4.2.1.3
Study communications needs
Communication channels study
Enable all to be able to effectively utilize
communication mechanisms
FINANCES & FUNDING
5.1 Goal: Effectively develop and manage the resource
base for the work of Board.
Objectives
5.1.1.1
5.1.1.2
5.1.1.3
Apply for funds to support current and
emerging needs
Provide updated revenue and expense reports
to Board
Prepare 2011-12 budget
MANAGEMENT
6.1 Goal: Create systems to efficiently and effectively
manage ASG's contractual obligations with Board.
Objectives
6.1.1.1
6.1.1.2
6.1.1.3
6.1.1.4
6.1.1.5
Implement and update Policies & Procedures
Implement reporting performance
measurements to Board
Implement data management software
Procure and select core service provider
Study organization for improved
efficiency/effectiveness
MANAGEMENT
6.2 Goal: Create Human Resource policies and
procedures that support and reward staff performance.
Objectives
6.2.1.1
6.2.1.2
6.2.1.3
6.2.1.4
Establish written performance goals for all
ASG staff
Create performance evaluation system
Complete written performance evaluation
Create employee development plans