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management cluster

Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2016 3:06 pm
by kristen1987
hi. i was wondering if you can give me some feedback on my assignment so far and if you would be able to tell me what a coomunication plan looks like or is about. im stuck on that part
thanks kristen
c) Develop:
o A strategic plan that reflects the uniqueness of the service and its community, include:
• SWOT analysis of the service
• Four (4) organisational goals
• A communication plan
• Evaluation processes
my answers so far
Strengths
• Loving
• Strong partnerships with the local community
• Environmentally friendly service
• Only service in local area
Promotion opportunities
• Personal development
• Work well together as a team
• Technology savvy
• Potential of future expansion Weakness
• No reputation
• Cost of starting a new business
• Finding adequately trained staff
• Possible start up mistakes
• Director and staff are unfamiliar with EYLF and standards
• Design floors which may not be discovered until you are settled in

Opportunities
• Able to create a good reputation
• Create social media pages to get our name out there in the community
• Strong word of mouth Threats
• Economy (not very stable)
• Lack of up to date training
• Cost of retraining staff
• New services opening•

Organisational goals
Quality care through quality staffing
Achieve a rating of exceeding within the next 2 years
Building a community focus which includes all nationalities.
Ensuring sustainable practices
Communication Plan



Evaluation Process
Minimum requirement as per National Standards ensuring other qualifications such as first aid are up to date at all times.
Staff personal development – Are they available to staff to take up these opportunities.
Be familiar with and understand all elements of NQS and EYLF.
Ensure staff have resources to fulfill all aspects.
Being involved in all community functions and aspects of the community – have communication available in different languages.
Using natural resources, ensuring to recycle, proper garbage disposal, vegie gardens, water tanks, compost. Projects to ensure children are involved in sustainable practices.

ok so this is my attempt at communication process
Communication Plan
Children and families – surveys, newsletters, pamphlets
Staff – staff newsletters, lunch room posters
Business owner – newsletter, questionnaire,
Community groups – general community involvement, pamphlets, billboard posters