Challenge
Established in 2010, the Office of Adolescent Health (OAH) is a relatively new office, and is in the process of developing a comprehensive strategic plan that will ensure that it is recognized as the national leader in adolescent health.
Solution
The efforts of Atlas Research experts and partners will result in a draft strategic plan framework for OAH that will be shared with outside stakeholders for feedback. To create this framework, Atlas is:
- Facilitating ongoing conversations with OAH to gain a clear understanding of its strengths and challenges, present a clear picture of outside adolescent health activities conducted nationwide, create mission and vision statements, and develop a strategic plan;
- Developing documents that support the strategic planning process (e.g., a brief overview/marketing piece outlining OAH’s vision, mission, and strategic goals; a work analysis reviewing national adolescent health initiatives; and a strategic partnership framework);
- Identifying and engaging a panel of experts in the field of adolescent health to further develop and strengthen the strategic plan framework by developing eligibility criteria, facilitating Web and in-person meetings, and summarizing recommendations for OAH; and
- Engaging external stakeholders in the planning process by developing briefing materials, presenting at non-OAH conferences and meetings, hosting regional stakeholder meetings, and conducting webinars and other Web-based activities to ensure that a strategic plan is both relevant and responsive to the broader stakeholder community’s needs.
Result
Atlas is facilitating the design of an OAH strategic plan by engaging internal OAH staff, federal partners, and expert panelists to assist with the design and preparation of a draft framework to present to the public and key stakeholders. The strategic plan will help establish a clear vision, mission and priorities for OAH, and help inform and strengthen current and future programming.