242: How to Design a Personal Planning Retreat (Patton McDowell)
242: How to Design a Personal Planning Retreat (Patton McDowell) SUMMARY In this solo episode #242, Patton McDowell discusses the process of designing a structured personal strategy retreat. The episode highlights why it's critical for nonprofit leaders to invest time in their own strategic planning, a practice often overlooked. He shares valuable strategies and insights on planning and executing a personal retreat for meaningful professional and personal development. 12 STEPS TO DESIGN Y...
242: How to Design a Personal Planning Retreat (Patton McDowell)
SUMMARY
In this solo episode #242, Patton McDowell discusses the process of designing a structured personal strategy retreat. The episode highlights why it's critical for nonprofit leaders to invest time in their own strategic planning, a practice often overlooked. He shares valuable strategies and insights on planning and executing a personal retreat for meaningful professional and personal development.
12 STEPS TO DESIGN YOUR RETREAT
- Determine Date & Location
- Getting into the Right Mindset
- Equipment & Supplies
- Pre-Retreat Reading
- The Trip Itself - Creating Separation
- Vision Framework (6 Questions)
- 12 Skills Self-Assessment
- Calendar & Journal Review
- Calendar Preview
- Translating Vision into Goals
- Annual Metrics
- 90-Day Action-Plan for the Next 90-Days
OTHER SOLO EPISODES BY PATTON
- Episode #159: "4 Ways to Advance Your Nonprofit Leadership"
- Episode #56: "10 Essential Skills & Experiences for Nonprofit Leadership"
- Episode #78: "5 Ways to Build Your Professional Development Plan"
- Episode #13: "Build A Personal Strategic Plan that Works"
- Ready for a Mastermind? Learn more here!
- Have you gotten Patton’s book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector
