As we turn to November, many of us are contemplating the holidays. If you're like me, mid-November hits and you realize Thanksgiving is but a few days away . . . then guess what? The holiday season is officially upon us.
This does not come unannounced. If you are in the Central Plains region, you've seen the weather turn to fall. Some can argue Old Man Winter has even peeked his head through the clouds in some locales.
Fall is also annual meeting season for chapters around the nation.
It is a privilege to work with chapters and see new board members get involved. It is also very fulfilling to see chapters work as a team and set goals for the short and long term. As we work with chapters across the country to facilitate strategic planning sessions, think about your personal strategic plan. What are your goals, not just professionally but personally?
If you have not developed your own personal mission or vision statements, take a moment to consider the process. GCSAA has resources available to assist you. Take a look at our SCOR for strategic planning webcast. Examine your personal Strengths, Challenges, Opportunities and Risks. Prioritize these items, and begin developing goals, timelines and responsibilities that will help you move forward.
If your chapter has not conducted a strategic planning session, now is a good time to set up a date and location. Please contact us for information and assistance. If you've had a session in the past 12 months, look at the plan to make sure it is still relevant. Have you accomplished many of your original goals or completed most of your actions? Consider a refresher session soon.
A strategic planning session is a great example of how we can work together as a group to achieve success. It is one of the tools in our chapter outreach program to accomplish our vision, which is to achieve the "we" between chapters and GCSAA. Our mission is to ensure chapters are aware of GCSAA's programs and services, ultimately helping your chapter execute these services. We have great case studies and examples. We are here to assist!
In the meantime, enjoy these final two months of 2013. Before you know it, one of your constituents may be asking, "What is your New Year's resolution?" Yes, 2014 is only two months away. Make sure you have a plan.
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