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“So That” Chain: Linking Goals, Strategy, & Outcomes

“So That” Chain: Linking Goals, Strategy, & Outcomes

"So That" Chain: Linking Goals, Strategy, & Outcomes

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There are many tools and approaches organizations can use to explore the long-term, community-level impact of their work. But before you start working on your logic model, outcome map or Theory of Change, it may be a better use of time to take a step back and identify what your big-picture goals are, and how your current organizational strategies support you to achieve those goals.

This worksheet creates a simple “so that” chain, clearly linking your strategy, with outcomes that build towards your ultimate goal.

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Stakeholder Survey

Stakeholder Survey

Stakeholder Survey

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This sample stakeholder survey was developed for a fictional community organization that serves families with young children.

Surveys like this can be used to gather information about stakeholders and clients in order to develop and evaluate programs, or as part your strategic planning activities.

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Circles of Support

Circles of Support

Circles of Support

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Creating your Circles of Support is a valuable way of identifying stakeholders.

With this tool, you can pinpoint which community groups, clients, volunteers and other stakeholders are most important to your organization’s current and future success.

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Stakeholder Analysis Quadrant Exercise

Stakeholder Analysis Quadrant Exercise

Stakeholder Analysis Quadrant Exercise

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The strategic planning quadrant can be used during strategic planning to identify and prioritize stakeholders based on:

1. Their level of power or influence they have over your organization.

2. Their level of interest in your organization, products and/or services.

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Employee On-Boarding Checklist

Employee On-Boarding Checklist

Employee On-Boarding Checklist

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Stellar on-boarding experiences lead to increased retention and engagement.

Effective onboarding leads to:

  • Better job performance
  • Greater commitment to the organization
  • Reduced stress
  • Higher job satisfaction
  • Better retention

This sample employee on-boarding checklist can help get you and your new hire prepped and ready to go.

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