Public Health Business Planning
Public Health Business Planning

Author: Stephen Orton

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2009-10-06

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 0763746215

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In today’s turbulent and financially stressful times, public health managers need business planning skills. They need to become “civic entrepreneurs,” who can creatively finance and manage needed programs using business school savvy. Public Health Business Planning: A Practical Guide is based on the curriculum of the highly successful Management Academy for Public Health, offered by the Kenan-Flagler Business School and the School of Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. A Lewin Group evaluation showed that teams of Management Academy graduates have generated millions of dollars in revenue for local agencies through implementing business plans. This book teaches what it means to use entrepreneurial strategies for social good, and key business planning skills such as: Assessment and strategic planning Program planning, implementation, and evaluation Financial planning and budgeting Market research and social marketing Strategies for getting funded including business writing and speaking Project management and business plan execution strategies

Managing the Public Health Enterprise
Managing the Public Health Enterprise

Author: Edward Baker

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2010-03-25

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 0763763829

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"A compilation of both new articles and articles previously published in the popular "Management Moment" column from the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice, this collection of short essays explores the challenges related to managing people, partners, information, and finances in the public health setting." -- publisher.

Public Health Leadership
Public Health Leadership

Author: Louis Rowitz

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2009-10-07

Total Pages: 587

ISBN-13: 0763750506

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Rowitz demonstrates how the skills and tools used to build effective leadership in the business world can be adopted by public health professionals. Exercises, case studies, and discussion questions are incorporated into detailed chapters on theories and principles of leadership, applications to public health, leadership skills, and evaluation and research. Rowitz supplements the definition of leadership with practical skills, including communication, delegation, public speaking, media advocacy, and cultural sensitivity

Public Health Business Planning: a Practical Guide
Public Health Business Planning: a Practical Guide

Author: Stephen N. Orton

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2011-05-19

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781449643508

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In today's turbulent and financially stressful times, public health managers need business planning skills. They need to become "civic entrepreneurs," who can creatively finance and manage needed programs using business school savvy. Public Health Business Planning: A Practical Guide is based on the curriculum of the highly successful Management Academy for Public Health, offered by the Kenan-Flagler Business School and the School of Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. A Lewin Group evaluation showed that teams of Management Academy graduates have generated millions of dollars in revenue for local agencies through implementing business plans. This book teaches what it means to use entrepreneurial strategies for social good, and key business planning skills such as: Assessment and strategic planning Program planning, implementation, and evaluation Financial planning and budgeting Market research and social marketing Strategies for getting funded including business writing and speaking Project management and business plan execution strategies

Community Health Education Methods
Community Health Education Methods

Author: Robert Bensley

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 421

ISBN-13: 0763755338

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The Third Edition of Community Health Education Methods: A Practical Guide teaches students to effectively communicate health education messages and positively influence the norms and behaviors of both individuals and communities. This text explores the methods used by health educators, including didactic techniques designed to guide others toward the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle. The authors explain the essential tools involved in communicating messages to specific audiences, providing readers with a full grasp of the skills necessary in making a difference.

Needs Assessment in Public Health
Needs Assessment in Public Health

Author: Donna J. Petersen

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2007-05-08

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 030647610X

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This volume is for students and practitioners interested in improving their understanding and skills in the area of needs assessment. The text follows the typical sequence of an actual needs assessment process. Case studies are used to illustrate conceptualization of the task through the application of needs-based data to effective public health solutions. Examples are drawn from myriad public health efforts, recognizing that not all public health sector agencies bear direct responsibility for all activities that could be considered part of public health.

Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations
Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations

Author: Michael Allison

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-01-11

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 1118039866

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Your total guide to putting a powerful management tool to work in your organization Why strategic planning? Because a well wrought strategic plan helps you set priorities and acquire and allocate the resources needed to achieve your goals. It provides a framework for analyzing and quickly adapting to future challenges. And it helps all board and staff members focus more clearly on your organization's priorities, while building commitment and promoting cooperation and innovation But to be effective, your plan will need to address the special needs of the nonprofit sector. And for more than a decade, Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations has been the number-one source of guidance on all facets of strategic planning for managers at nonprofits of every size and budget. This thoroughly revised, updated, and expanded edition arms you with the expert knowledge and tools you need to develop and implement surefire strategic plans, including tested-in-the-trenches worksheets, checklists, and tables--in print and on the companion website--along with a book-length case study that lets you observe strategic planning in action. Packed with real-world insights and practical pointers, it shows you how to: Develop a clear mission, vision, and set of values Conduct SWOT analyses and program evaluations Assess client needs and determine stakeholder concerns Set priorities and develop core strategies, goals, and objectives Balance the dual bottom lines of mission and money Write and implement a solid strategic plan Develop a user-friendly annual work plan Establish planning cycles, gauge progress, and update strategies

Strategic Planning
Strategic Planning

Author: B. Keith Simerson

Publisher: Praeger

Published: 2011-04-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0313384800

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In this book, an expert in business strategy shows how to create and evaluate a strategic plan and execute that plan successfully. When it comes to strategic planning, B. Keith Simerson knows from experience what works and what doesn't. Strategic Planning: A Practical Guide to Strategy Formulation and Execution weaves that knowledge into a roadmap for anyone charged with creating a strategic plan, evaluating a strategic planning process, or executing resulting strategies in an effective and efficient way. Not a one-size-fits-all solution, the book offers a menu of information and options based on a broad view of strategic planning and offers correspondingly broad applicability. The guide focuses on two major aspects of the planning process: the multitude of factors contributing to an effective strategic planning framework and the multitude of drivers and enablers of successful execution. Armed with concrete information, readers will learn to create and execute a business strategy, a personal strategic action plan, or strategies for any kind of for-profit or nonprofit organization. Specific methodologies, tools, and techniques will guide readers to successful strategy formation—and execution.

Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations
Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations

Author: Michael Allison

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2015-04-06

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1118768140

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The bestselling guide to nonprofit planning, with proven, practical advice Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations describes a proven method for creating an effective, organized, actionable strategy, tailored to the unique needs of the nonprofit organization. Now in its third edition, this bestselling manual contains new information about the value of plans, specific guidance toward business planning, and additional information about the strategic plan document itself. Real-world case studies illustrate different planning and implementation scenarios and techniques, and the companion website offers templates, tools, and worksheets that streamline the process. The book provides expert insight, describing common misperceptions and pitfalls to avoid, helping readers craft a strategic plan that adheres to the core values of the organization. A well-honed strategic plan helps nonprofit managers set priorities, and acquire and allocate the resources necessary to achieve their goals. It also provides a framework for handling challenges, and keeps the focus on the organization's priorities. Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations is an excellent source of guidance for managers at nonprofits of every size and budget, helping readers to: Identify the reasons for planning, and gather information from internal and external stakeholders Assess the current situation accurately, and agree on priorities, mission, values, and vision Prioritize goals and objectives for the plan, and develop a detailed implementation strategy Evaluate and monitor a changing environment, updating roles, goals, and parameters as needed Different organizations have different needs, processes, resources, and priorities. The one thing they have in common is the need for a no-nonsense approach to planning with practical guidance and a customizable framework. Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations takes the fear out of planning, with expert guidance on the nonprofit's most vital management activity.

A Practical Guide to Program Evaluation Planning
A Practical Guide to Program Evaluation Planning

Author: Marc A. Zimmerman

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 1412967759

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This book guides evaluators in planning a comprehensive, yet practical, program evaluation—from start to design—within any context, in an accessible manner.