For the good of Ohio, southern Ohio, Scioto county, and Portsmouth

Here is a stakeholders list for regional strategic planning…

• County Commisioners
• Township Trustees
• School Administrators
• Non-Profit Chairs
• Higher Education administrators
• Local Business Presidents
• City Councils
• City Mayors
• Etc.

Some Keys to success

1. A simple agenda sent ahead for preparing answers
2. A strong moderator ensures fairness
3. Good record keeping, A/V recording if possible
4. Agreement to meet regularly with whomever is willing
5. Open minds

The first meeting agenda should be centered around “what one change, if you could snap your fingers and make happen, would allow you at least a short sigh of relief in your organization?”  This should allow us all to get an idea where we need to be.

Another meeting topic could be “if you could put yourself in a bubble, make the changes necessary, and not get any complaints when you emerge, what would you do?”  This is touchier, and may best be handled internally as a clarification exercise.

What services could be shared in the community that would free up funds for growing our communities?

Just some thoughts, I am up for suggestions.