I know a lot of u are tired of reading all of my posts since I do em so often (every 3months-lol) but here I am. Since last time I've gotten a much better handle on web site building though I still have much to learn. I finished the company site a few weeks ago and are just waiting for the go-ahead to publish it to the web. I've mostly been gearing up for the summer where we'll start to have regular classes with students. This is where I'll be getting all my footage and interviews from which to post on our site and future Kiosk network. The Kiosk network will consist of free access computer terminals listing a directory of community resources for ppl without computers or internet access at home). I really enjoy the whole planning and strategical process involved with these plans. How uber exciting!
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How did the strategic planning process play out? We're gearing up to do some new strategic planning at CTC VISTA HQ and I'd be interested to know who you were working with and what process/tools you used. Our favorite is SWOT Analyis (Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats).
I'm looking forward to seeing the new website. What did you build it with? Learn anything interesting: technically or in the process of design and approval?
The planning process went about as smooth as can be expected. We're aiming to work with as many local organizations with community involvement as possible. I've gone to a few community workshops sponsored by "Capacity Builders" and collected a lot of business cards. The basis of the website was Microsoft Frontpage (after giving up on Dreamweaver-lol). The Kiosk was started with Frontpage but finished in a lesser know program called Web Easy. I was trying to find the absolute easiest program to train new students with. As far as the learning, that's an ongoing process. Web design is a whole other art form that takes a lot of time an effort to learn it's true foundation.
What kinds of process did you go through to do the strategic planning? Any useful tools or methods? As Ben said over here at project HQ we're going to start the planning process again soon.
My man Mike. Don't embarrass your VISTA Leader with all this posting! But seriously, document the process! there's quite a few new VISTAs doing the same thing you're trying to do, just 5 months behind ya!
-Danielle
ps I'll call ya soon...and tell Ramon he's on my blog/field report hit list.