STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR INDUSTRY & PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Powerful, clear strategies.

Rosie Yeo specialises in strategic planning facilitation for industry and professional associations.

Association Boards attract very engaged members who are successful in their own spheres and bring different experiences and perspectives to strategic planning. The challenge, and benefit, of external facilitation is in helping the group develop a shared language and consensus agreements from very different starting points.

Using an experienced facilitator can streamline the process and allow all Board members to actively contribute to the substance of discussion rather than focusing on process.

Strategic planning for associations usually includes consideration of public policy or regulatory issues, and Rosie’s extensive public affairs and government relations experience can provide added value to the planning process.

Participants in a recent management training session on strategic thinking:
“I loved this. I found it a real challenge, but that’s why I really liked doing it. Rosie is a fantastic facilitator.”
“I found it useful to use this process on a live issue in the business. I find Rosie’s style very engaging and easy to follow”

“Rosie was engaged to facilitate a five year strategic planning process for phase two of an industry/government joint project. Rosie’s seemingly effortless style, along with her considered advice, ensured that 19 investment partners (represented by 30 individuals) reached consensus on a plan which is likely to ensure the industry is well placed for the medium term. We were impressed with Rosie’s communication ability and her grasp of the industry issues and influencing factors in such a short period.”
Robyn Hendry Co-Chair Australia Associations Project; CEO Canberra Convention Bureau