13: Build A 2020 Personal Strategic Plan That Works (Patton McDowell)

#013: Build A 2020 Personal Strategic Plan That Works (Patton McDowell)

Summary

While the start of a new year often inspires well-intentioned efforts to put a new professional development plan in place, too often the result is a set of vague goals that don’t survive very far into the Spring season.  This episode offers multiple ways you can make your plan more actionable and productive for 2020 and beyond.  This is the third of three episodes in a year-end series that first covered the keys to an effective year-end review (episode #11) and then a second episode that recommended seven professional development books (episode #12) to add to your reading list. Listen to this episode to explore:

1. How to effectively Sharpen Your Vision to provide the basis for your 2020 plan

2. How to do a self-assessment and Map Your Course with clear milestones

3. How to Get in Shape by establishing six routines and rituals 

These activities will get you beyond setting generalized annual goals, and help you put practical steps in place to accelerate Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership. 

Interested in a copy of the 10 skills and experiences assessment worksheet? Email me at pm@pattonmcdowell.com.  

About Patton

Prior to founding PMA Consulting in 2009, Patton served as Vice President for University Advancement at Queens University of Charlotte where he was responsible for all fundraising, communications, and alumni programs for the university.  Before Queens, Patton served as Vice Chancellor for University Advancement at UNC Wilmington, where he was the youngest vice chancellor in the 16- campus UNC system.  He previously served as Program Director for Special Olympics North Carolina in Raleigh, following his tenure with Special Olympics International in Washington, D.C.  He is a native of Elizabeth City, NC, and received a bachelor’s degree in English Education from UNC Chapel Hill, where he was a Morehead Scholar.  He received his MBA from the McColl School of Business at Queens, and his Doctorate in Organizational Change and Leadership from the Rossier School of Education at the University of Southern California.  He is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), a Master Trainer for AFP International, and a member of the William C. Friday Fellowship for Human Relations.  Patton is a former board president of AFP Charlotte and served as the Chapter Representative on the AFP International Board.  He also serves as the Lead Faculty Member for the Institute for Philanthropic Leadership and both of its signature programs: New Development Director Training and Leadership Gift School.  Patton and his wife Cindy have three adult children.