Programs
Our curriculum in Strategics® is designed for these purposes: to develop the capability of
our clients to effectively participate in the facilitation of their own plans, to extend the
process throughout their schools, and to sustain continuous creation. All courses are taught
through The Cambridge Institute and carry graduate credit through the San Diego State University. Included with every course are: the course reference manual, continuing support
from Cambridge Associates, and an introduction into an extensive network of other districts
utilizing the Cambridge processes and disciplines. These courses are offered at various
locations throughout the United States and abroad. All programs may be delivered locally.
Strategic Thinking
In Preparation of Planning...
Strategic thinking means seeing in different ways. This program will enable you to prepare your organization for planning before the activity actually begins; identify leaders within your organization necessary for the planning effort; and recognize the need for system and individual capacities that will ensure the plan is realized. The five arenas of strategic thinking are examined in depth. (2.5 Days)
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Strategic Planning
Developing the Plan...
This program will equip you to facilitate your organization’s strategic planning process; apply the Cambridge planning discipline; establish locus of control within the system, rather than reacting to external factors; stimulate positive community involvement and support; and develop the organizational capability for continuous creation. Participants are provided with continuing support by Cambridge staff and are familiarized with the
SPS Software. (5 Days)
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Strategic Action
Realizing the Plan...
This program will enable you to understand the critical relationship between strategic intent and action; learn how to meaningful appropriate different kinds of action; explore a completely new concept of organization; build capacity in action; establish mutual commitments and expectations for everyone in the system and create an organizational culture that focuses all energies on the mission and
objectives. (2.5 Days)
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Strategic Organization
Organizing through Action...
This course takes the theoretical and makes it practical. It traces the historical development of the corporation-model organization, critically examines its characteristics, traces its influence on current educational systems, and explains its debilitating effects. Emphasis is on how to create a new kind of human system that frees each person to exercise his or her full power. (2 Days)
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School (Site) Planning
School (Site) Planning in a Strategic Context...
This program will enable you to understand the linkage of school plans to the district plan; recognize the uniqueness of the site and its special place within the system; develop implementable site plans; learn how site planning will allow you to comply with state mandates for school improvement plans; and learn how site planning can be integrated with regional accreditation. (2.5 Days)
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