With more than twenty years of leadership experience in both non-profit and for-profit organizations, Carrie Weatherhead, LCSW has a passion for quality, mission based, sustainable programming.
Needs Assessment & Evaluation
Need assessments are a systematic process used to identify and understand the specific needs of a population or community. This process informs the design and implementation of programs to ensure they effectively address those needs.
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Evaluation is the systematic analysis of the program's design, implementation, and outcomes to determine it's effectiveness and identify areas of improvement.
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Together, needs assessment and evaluation form a continuous cycle of assessment and improvement, ensuring that programs are responsive to the needs of the population they serve.
Organizational Change & Mission Alignment
For a program to be successful, organizational change and mission alignment must work in tandem. Organizational change should be guided by the mission, ensuring that all modifications and improvements reinforce the core objectives and values of the organization.
This cohesive approach helps to create a unified direction, fosters stakeholder support, provides clear branding and marketing opportunities, and enhances the overall effectiveness and sustainability of the program.
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Inviting an external facilitator into this process ensures an unbiased, unentrenched eye to provide a birds-eye-view of your program.
Program Development & Project Management
Program development and project management are structured approaches that ensure the successful creation, implementation, and evaluation of appropriate evidence-based interventions.
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Outlining and intentionally stating the steps necessary to put the program into action ensures successful integration into an existing program including timeline, staffing, budget, marketing, and logistics.
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With detailed development and management, both internal and external communications is clear and easy to share resulting in a strong brand and focused marketing efforts.
Strategic Planning
Needs assessment and evaluation, organizational change and mission alignment, program development and project management are all systematic pieces of a solid strategic plan.
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These steps provides: organizational alignment, resource optimization, proactive approach, stakeholder engagement, accountability and transparency, and continuous improvement
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Strategic planning is essential for the success and sustainability of programs, providing a roadmap to achieve long-term goals and effectively address the needs of the population served.
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It's imperative to invest in this process for sustainable, scalable, repllicable programming.
My Approach
Weatherhead Strategic Services
I believe strongly that all quality programming stems from a clear mission that is shared by every member of your organization. Strategies that stem from that mission are the most sustainable and successful. I have developed an uncomplicated and holistic system of evaluation and change based on the tenets of facilitative leadership, mission-based programming, and entrepreneurial operating systems. I provide an unbiased, broad, and holistic view of your organization.
About Me
Carrie Weatherhead, LCSW
I am an experienced leader in both non-profit and for- profit organizations. With a Masters in Macro Social Work (MSW) and almost 30 years experience in strategic planning and program design, I have dedicated myself to raising the bar for mental health programs throughout the country.
I am an expert collaborator and strategist. I have a long-standing record of successfully moving organizations, boards, and individuals through pragmatic evaluations, reviews, and change efforts. My ability to lead in different sectors highlights my adaptability and comprehensive understanding of organizational dynamics.
My Services
As a strategic planning consultant specializing in behavioral health programs, I offer a comprehensive approach to transforming your organization. By integrating program development, project management, organizational change, and mission alignment, I ensure that your initiatives are effective, sustainable, and aligned with your core values.
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I tailor my services to meet the specific needs and goals of your organization, ensuring that all strategies and plans are relevant and impactful.
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If you're not sure whether I'd be a great match for your organization, please feel free to give me a call. I love to brainstorm and look at collaborative solutions.
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Goal Setting & Design
Needs Assessment & Environmental Scan
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Implementation & Evaluation
Branding &
Marketing
Vision & Mission Development
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Stakeholder Engagement