Nunavut Arctic College

Challenge

Involving multiple stakeholders, develop a strategic plan for the college.

Solution

Having already developed in-house Appreciative Inquiry capabilities, it seemed like a natural process to apply this strength-based approach. Staff and other stakeholders came together for a two-day strategy-planning summit. Interviews were conducted to uncover data and build upon the strengths of this very diverse culture. Many processes were used to allow for stakeholders’ creative natures to be unleashed, including opportunities for sharing and teaching traditional Inuk ways.

Results

Building upon their strengths and root causes of success, College staff and stakeholders created a vision of their most desired future. Participants mapped the College’s core structures and key strategic priorities. Participants then self-selected priorities they wished to participate in and carry forward. Following an initial round of planning, these teams met regularly to carry out their plans and realize the College’s future.

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