STRATEGIC DISCUSSION

D2

An important part of the strategic plan is the communication plan. For this discussion, consider your program and come up with a communication plan using the template provided in the required reading. Then respond to the following:

1. Briefly summarize your communication plan.

2. What is the importance of having a communication plan?

3. How do you think a communication plan from 1998 looks different from one that you would see today?

D3

Sustainability, while often thought of as a separate process of program planning, is a part of the planning process.

1. Please describe the relationship between sustainability and program planning.

2. When is the best time in the MAP-IT process to begin thinking about the program sustainability? Support your perspectives.