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Shenikah Grandison
Dr. Patel-Lye
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Phase one reviewed the Lakeview Elementary data for any discrepancies and in
phase 2 the key issues were discussed. In this paper implementing a strategic plan for
Lakeview Elementary will be discussed. In this paper it will be discussed as to how one
implementing such action to address the issues will be discussed. Additionally, how
would get their stakeholders involved. Last, measuring effectiveness and specifically
what data will be collected and analyzed to determine if the strategic plan was successful.
The two key issues are that the school has failed to work with the community and address
the health concerns of the students. The goal is a plan develops so that Lakeview
Elementary CMT scores are increased and student wellbeing is properly managed.
There are several steps to ensure that students are being well provided for. The
effort that needs to be in place would take many people and may span a few years to get it
right but it can be done. The first action would be to understand and clarify the VMOSA
(Visions, mission, objectives, strategies and Action Plan). What is unique about the
VMOSA, amongst other things, is that it allows your business to focus on short-term
goals while keeping sight of the long-term vision and mission (University of Kansas,
2016). Creating goals and projects using the SMART method is the next step. SMART is
unique because one can approach any project with this. There are benefits to using the
SMART method. (1) The SMART objective creates a structure and record of action (Best
Progress, n.d). (2) If done right, it can give a clear vision of what success may look like
(Best Progress, n.d). (3) Stake holders that complete the SMART objectives are likely to
handle increase responsibility and its complexity (Best Progress, n.d). (4) Last, SMART
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has the ability to redefine and create growth (Best Progress, n.d). While examining the
relationship between motivation and goal setting, explained the employees are motivated
when given clear goals and are provided with feedback about their performance (Lawlor
and Hornyak, 2012). To reiterate SMART stands for specific, measureable, achievable,
realistic and time bound. By doing so one can make sure that all the components are
being done. Before implementing anything one must make sure that all those involved
with the initial planning are in agreement with the plan. The project goals that I would
As demonstrated on this list, the goal and the stakeholders are represented in
each step. Involvement would include community, volunteers from around the
state and agencies, local businesses, support from the town and board of
education, PTA and teachers to join the effort. It is important to align the vision
vision would be for the community to get involved with making sure students at
Lakeview Elementary are healthy and focused so that they may succeed in school.
The mission can also be to teach healthy students who are also connected to their
holding the accountable for the implementation of the project. Each project
manager is responsible for have all the details mapped out. Each project is to run
stakeholders need to see the test scores of the CMT to see if there was any real
improvement.
more important than creating them. There are many methods that one can use to
determine how effective the programs are. It is important as well to have a vision,
with out it is will be difficult to discern between what it tangible and what its not.
Reference
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Lawlor, K. B., & Hornyak, M. J. (2012). Smart goals: How the application of smart goals
can contribute to achievement of student learning outcomes. Developments in Business
Simulation and Experiential Learning, 39, 260-267.
Work Group for Community Health and Development, University of Kansas. (2016). An
overview of strategic planning or "VMOSA"