Strategic Thinking and Planning
Effective strategy is critical to organizations. It provides forward-looking direction, guides key decisions, defines measurable goals, and provides structure for evaluating progress.
With these benefits in mind, how do you get started?
This session provides a framework for an effective process for strategic thinking, decision making, and planning that will help position your organization for success.
Attendees will learn:
- How to differentiate strategic thinking, decision making, and planning
- Strategic thinking concepts and methods
- How to move the organization from a reactive, tactical mindset to a proactive, strategic mindset
- How to clarify strategic priorities for easier decision making
- Tool and techniques to translate strategy into tangible actions and results
Prior to her current work, Cindy served in various leadership and executive positions in health administration and higher education. She earned her undergraduate degree in health services administration from Ithaca College and her master’s degree in public administration from SUNY Brockport. She is a certified facilitator in total quality management, a certified trainer for TeamSTEPPS System for Healthcare, and a graduate of the HERS Management Institute for Women in Higher Education. She serves as president of the board of Unity House of Cayuga County and co-chair of Moms for Play.
Featured Annual Events
Economic Summit
The Tompkins Chamber presents key local issues impacting local businesses and developers, policy issues impacting the business community, and local insights from participants in a national economic outlook survey. Partnering with Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED), the event includes important updates about our economy, workforce, upcoming projects, and strategies to move forward and achieve a sustainable economic recovery.
Annual Dinner & Awards
One of the premier business community events of the year, the Annual Meeting highlights the Chamber community and previews the goals and initiatives for the coming year. Come and celebrate the success of our business community and economic development with hundreds of local leaders and elected officials! Join us as we raise a glass to the companies, not-for-profits, and volunteers who partner with us to help our community thrive.
Golf Tournament
This day on the green combines top-notch golf with valuable networking and advertising opportunities. Held at one of the County’s finest and professionally-rated golf courses. Staggered start golf tournament with several prizes, including skins. Lunch and beverages provided.
Great Big Chamber Auction
See and be seen by the region’s top business executives and small business owners. The Great Big Chamber Thank You & Auction holds tremendous value to our sponsors, donors, and attendees as it is one of our most highly publicized and attended events. The Great Big Chamber Auction portion helps underwrite the events and programs that support our Chamber members. Traditional silent and live auction, networking, and nonprofit recognition awards.