International Affairs Strategic Planning Tool (31 slides)
Strategic planning template--International affairs
The international affairs strategic planning template (31 slides in Power Point) addresses the following elements:
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External trends affecting the delivery of the international affairs function within government agencies (see examples in preview chart images)
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Stakeholder expectations of international affairs within government agencies (e.g., international advice and expertise, policy leadership, awareness of emerging issues, support in the participation of international projects)
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Scope of international affairs activities, objectives and outcomes
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Strengths, weaknesses and key challenges facing the international affairs function (internal scan)
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Risks and mitigation measures with respect to international affairs, for example, related to security, cohesion of international activities, meeting international obligations, completion of international projects
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Workload trends and projections (e.g., bilateral and multilateral agreements, number and size of international projects, incoming missions)
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Financial situation of the international affairs organization and key financial pressures
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People priorities and competency gaps affecting staff involved in the delivery of the international affairs program (e.g., policy research, negotiating skills, experience in working with foreign affairs organizations, knowledge of international protocols)
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Performance results achieved by international affairs and performance targets (e.g., international commitments met, delivery of international projects on time and within budget)
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Status of current international affairs initiatives and projects
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International affairs strategic priorities and initiatives/projects in the way ahead
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Accountability for leading and delivering international affairs initiatives/projects
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Project implementation plans.
The template contains information and examples specific to international affairs for external trends, stakeholder expectations, risks, activities, workload indicators, skills and competencies, and performance indicators.
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