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Engaging nurses in strategic planning using Appreciative Inquiry and SOAR methods fostered system-wide alignment. This approach successfully achieved 34 of 36 goals in two years, improving patient care and organizational outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Leadership
  • Organizational Development
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • A new Chief Nursing Officer initiated a strategic planning process in 2013.
  • The goal was to align nursing staff with system-wide strategic initiatives.
  • Existing structures required enhancement for effective goal setting and engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a methodology for engaging nursing staff in strategic planning.
  • To demonstrate the effectiveness of Appreciative Inquiry and SOAR in healthcare settings.
  • To provide a replicable model for organizational alignment and improvement.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized Appreciative Inquiry (AI) and Strengths, Opportunities, and Aspirations, and Results (SOAR) framework.
  • Implemented a Journey of Excellence initiative for environmental assessment.
  • Established a shared decision-making structure with aligned council goals.

Main Results:

  • Developed a nursing vision and revised professional practice model.
  • Achieved significant positive change and ongoing advancement across the system.
  • Successfully met 34 out of 36 strategic goals within two years.

Conclusions:

  • The implemented methodology successfully engaged nurses in strategic planning and goal setting.
  • Shared decision-making and aligned goals were critical to achieving high success rates.
  • This approach offers a replicable framework for improving outcomes and fostering alignment, especially post-merger.