This Paso del Norte Children’s Development Center (PdN Children’s) 5-Year Strategic Plan document details the updated and refined strategic intent developed and proposed by the team of strategic thinkers comprised of key stakeholders (i.e., Board of Directors, administrative leadership, staff/ employees, etc.). This strategic thinking and planning (ST/SP) process is an integral part of the formal practice strategic thinking and planning undertaken by PdN Children’s Leadership focused on building a value-driven strategic roadmap for a “transformed” PdN Children’s high-performing organization.
For over 75 years, PdN Children’s has been helping children with disabilities achieve their greatest potential by delivering various therapeutic interventions, specialized skills training, feeding and auditory-verbal therapy, case management, family support, inclusive early learning programs, and much more. Five divisions include Early Child Intervention (ECI), Pediatric Therapy Services, ABA, IELC, and CRC. Each division and program offers unsurpassed services in our community resulting in over 1000 children with disabilities and their families, receiving monthly interventions and support required to address their personal needs.
The approach undertaken by the team was to reflect, review, refine, and resolve its future strategic intent and direction by engaging in an innovative strategic thinking and planning (ST/SP) process driven with a strong vision and value commitment. The team of strategic thinkers was asked to engage on a four-stage process including a revisiting and refining of its vision, mission, and core values aligned with a newly defined PdN Children’s value proposition profile. Defining a success template for future strategic initiatives must positively impact its growth, contributions, and value to the region it serves.
The specific premise for this PdN Children’s Strategic Planning Initiative is as follows:
“To collectively bring together the necessary forces for transformation in elevating and sustaining PdN Children’s as a recognized leader in enriching the well-being and quality of lives for the children and families it serves. This entails defining / refining a “transformed” PdN Children’s strategic plan with the intent to sustain its leadership role in serving the regional community through its innovative service delivery model.”
Using the most current organizational strategic thinking and planning tenets, this ‘value-based’ planning process was managed and facilitated by lead strategist Dr. Gilberto Moreno of Prestige Consulting Services. Special thanks to PdN Children’s Board President, Richard Martinez, PdN Children’s CEO, Al Velarde and their capable leadership team of strategic thinkers for their engagement and assistance in facilitating the definition of the PdN Children’s strategic sandbox.