Empowering the Shift: From Operational Focus to Strategic Community Leadership
Empowering the Shift: From Operational Focus to Strategic Community Leadership
In today's complex world, the role of strategic planning in the non-profit sector has never been more critical. Non-profit organizations face unique challenges, from funding constraints to evolving community needs, and strategic thinking provides the roadmap to navigate these challenges effectively.
The importance of adaptability and innovation in non-profit strategy is achieved by aligning mission with strategic goals allowing non-profits to enhance their impact and sustainability. Strategic planning enables organizations to prioritize resources, build stronger collaborations, and measure success more effectively.
In this session we will explore real-world examples of non-profits that have leveraged strategic planning to achieve significant positive outcomes. Together, we’ll uncover how strategic initiatives can transform not just organizations but also the communities they serve.
Training Focus:
Introduction to Strategy in a Community Context
- What does it mean to lead strategically rather than manage operationally?
- Why strategic thinking matters for community impact and leadership.
Foundations of Strategic Leadership
- Defining strategy and its importance for community organisations.
- Key components of strategic management through a leadership lens.
- Strategic models that guide organisations in complex community settings.
Shaping Direction for Community Impact
- Crafting vision, mission, and values that resonate with community needs.
- Setting strategic objectives that go beyond internal performance to drive social change.
- Measuring impact and evaluating progress as leaders of community outcomes.
Innovation for Strategic Leaders
- Why innovation is vital for staying relevant to your community.
- Practical approaches to fostering an innovation mindset within your team.
- Using the innovation process to solve real-world community challenges.
Planning for the Future as a Community Leader
- Scenario planning to anticipate change in local and national contexts.
- Aligning resources with strategic priorities — thinking like a leader, not just an administrator.
- Building organisational capacity to lead, influence, and adapt.
Leadership in Action: Case Studies
- Examples of organisations that transitioned from operational delivery to strategic leadership.
- Lessons learned: how leaders engaged stakeholders, influenced policy, and created sustainable impact.
- You can book places for yourself and/or colleagues by clicking the button below.
- This event will take place on Zoom.
- Closed Captions can be enabled by participants.
- Please email matthew@wheel.ie if you have any special requirements.
Meet Your Presenter
Cora Wymberry is a Senior Consultant at 2into3 with over 15 years’ experience driving organisational development and strategic change across health, education, government, and the not-for-profit sector. She specialises in guiding mission-driven organisations to shift from operational delivery to strategically aligned leadership, enabling them to create sustainable sector and community impact. Drawing on her background in organisational behaviour, change management, and stakeholder engagement, Cora supports leaders to navigate transformation with clarity and confidence. She is passionate about empowering teams, fostering reflective practice, and building leadership capacity to meet evolving regulatory, societal, and organisational challenges.
