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Liberating Structures in Strategic Planning: Methods to Foster Engagement
Hanna M Zafar1, James V Rawson2
1Vice Chair Quality, Department of Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Founders 1, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19146, USA (H.M.Z.).
This study introduces liberating structures for developing the AUR 2023 strategic plan, enhancing member contributions and engagement. Lessons learned offer valuable insights for future society and group strategic planning initiatives.
Area of Science:
- Organizational Development
- Strategic Planning Methodologies
Background:
- The Association of University Radiologists (AUR) developed its 2023 strategic plan building upon the 2015 plan.
- Traditional strategic planning tools like SWOT analysis and retreats were employed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the innovative application of liberating structures in developing the AUR 2023 strategic plan.
- To document lessons learned from implementing these novel tools.
Main Methods:
- Iterative co-production over 18 months using virtual meetings.
- Integration of liberating structures alongside traditional strategic planning tools.
- Development of the 2023 AUR strategic plan with examples of implemented goals.
Main Results:
- Liberating structures significantly increased creativity and task completion speed.
- Meaningful contributions from AUR members and participant engagement were notably enhanced.
- The 2023 strategic plan is presented, including early implementation examples.
Conclusions:
- Liberating structures offer a powerful approach to enhance strategic planning processes.
- Lessons learned are transferable to other society and group meeting contexts.
- The AUR 2023 strategic plan is designed as a dynamic document for ongoing review and adaptation.
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