Description
Now that you have completed the course assignments, adopt the role of a consultant and critically evaluate several aspects of an actual strategic plan document. Refer to the following resource Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention Strategic Plan 2017–2020, linked in the resources.
In your discussion post, address the following:
How well does the opening message from the directors explain the mission and vision articulated?
How well are the core values and core functions aligned?
How well are the stated goals, objectives, and strategies aligned?
What are the explicitly stated and implicit outcomes of the strategic plan?
Fast forwarding in time to the year 2020, what are two next steps (next approaches) that should be considered in the subsequent strategic planning process?
Remember to cite any sources and refer to the FEM guidelines as you prepare your post.
Response Guidelines
Read and respond to your peers’ posts according to FEM guidelines, addressing the following:
In your colleague’s post, he/she acted as a consultant to critically evaluate aspects of the strategic plan document. In your response, adopt the role of a colleague who monitors the work of the consultant. Your primary perspective is that of foundational public health concepts and principles (that is public health history, philosophy, and values). In the strategic plan document:
Review the Director’s opening message and explain specifically where key public health concepts and principles (historical, philosophical, or values) are discussed.
Looking at the stated goals, objectives, and strategies, provide an example of two levels of prevention in population health (that is primary, secondary, or tertiary).
In response to your colleague’s post, what weaknesses do you see in their evaluation? Provide support by making additional suggestions, based on the course readings and topics, which have not yet been considered.
Resources
Discussion Participation Rubric.
