Every organization periodically needs to step back from its day-to-day operations to assess where it is in its life cycle, revisit its mission and goals, and plan for its future. The usual process is strategic planning, an exercise in which staff, board, and sometimes stakeholders gather for a focused discussion to assess and then update or establish common goals and agreements to guide your organization’s future. This session will focus on how to prepare to get the most out of your strategic planning engagement.