Planning for Success

Capt Tyler LahnenJulie DeBardelaben

BUILDING CAP’S TEAM ... FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW

Seminar Objective

By the end of this presentation, you

should understand:

1. PA’s goals in the National Strategic Plan

2. Why planning in important in PA

3. How to write a basic PA plan

4. How to lighten up and have fun with planning

National Strategic Plan

• To be released January 1, 2016• Identifies internal/external goals for 2016-2020• Includes input from senior Air Force and CAP

leaders, as well as CAP members nationwide• Approved by the BoG

PA’s Proposed Goals

Developed by your National PA Team

Emphasizes: Implementing Branding Master Plan and Resource Guide Partnering with Recruitment and Retention to reach key

audiences Using high profile events to build brand awareness Building brand awareness through digital & social

channels Promoting Total Force Establishing solid network of PAOs Establishing large pool of well-trained PIOs

10 Reasons to Plan

To specify a vision To solidify your mission To outline what you want to accomplish To describe your ideal event To articulate what makes you different To provide a road map for achieving your goals To help you focus on what is important To create an action plan for what you need to do and

when To track your progress To remind you that this is your job and not a hobby

How to Write a Basic Plan

Shout out to Maj Brenda Reed, MER PAO &

Capt. Riccardo Zuppelli, Nevada Wing PAO

for creating a PA planning template for all PAOs!

Posted in PAO Toolkit under “Planning Template”

Provides 14 suggested goals based on CAPR 190-1 that can be used by any PAO to jumpstart planning

Goals for all PAOs

Have an active, trained PAO Progress through Specialty Track Create an annual PA Plan Evaluate goals’ effectiveness annually Recruit a cadet for cadet PAO position Increase external public awareness Establish/maintain/monitor a squadron website Produce short video for YouTube Increase internal awareness of squadron activities Establish squadron newsletter Use social media to increase awareness Embrace NHQ’s branding initiatives Promote recruitment by holding open house Keep higher headquarters updated

Where’s the Fun in Planning?

Don’t be scared!

Goals are ideas, not requirements!

PA Plan is a flexible, living document that is adaptable

Unmet goals do not represent failure, only a change in priorities

Adapt and Overcome!

What are your goals?

Activity: Generate Ideas for Basic PA Plan

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