Strategic Planning for Organizations
For more than 20 years, Louise Stoner Crawford has consulted and coached nonprofits and social enterprises in leadership development, strategic planning and management. She partners with leaders to set a vision for the future while addressing immediate challenges.
Strategic Planning and Strategic Plan Updates
Once desired outcomes are identified, Louise will customize a strategic planning process. Louise’s sessions are known for spirited discussion and collaboration. She expertly manages group dynamics to forge a shared vision and a clear path forward.
Effective Strategic Planning
“Louise demonstrated to our team, sometimes a skeptical group, that strategic planning creates pragmatic direction and purpose. Louise was organized, efficient and worked to ensure that at the end of the process, we had a detailed, written plan that will serve as a roadmap for the next three years.”
— K.M. Executive Director, Social Services Organization
Facilitation and Team Building
Louise helps social impact teams identify and frame issues around strategic planning, board effectiveness and staff dynamics. She creates a supportive, open environment to tackle difficult issues, set goals, define individual accountabilities and boost collaboration
- Board Retreats
- Staff Retreats
- Group Facilitation
- Executive Transitions
Skilled Facilitator
“Whether it was facilitating our annual staff retreat or leading our strategic planning process, Louise worked with us to produce great results that left everyone feeling inspired.”
— N.M., VP, Business Improvement District
Executive Coaching
Louise helps leaders grow. Confidential coaching provides a supportive environment to address challenges, explore options and develop approaches for addressing complex challenges more quickly.
- Executive coaching for leaders and board chairs
- 360 degree assessments and interviews
- Development of coaching plan
- Executive search process
- Board member self-assessment
Navigating Change
“Louise Stoner Crawford’s coaching was transformative. She challenged and supported me in my leadership role at a large healthcare organization, helping me hone my management and leadership skills. She was instrumental in my successful job search.”
— L.K., Senior Educational Leader, Medical School