Government strategic planning: an integrative review of academic production

Strategic planning is a deliberative, disciplined approach to producing fundamental decisions and actions that shape and guide what an organization is, what it does, and why it does it. Although strategic planning comes first from the private sector, it can, in fact, lead to successful strategy implementation in the public sector. Public institutions need to implement a performance management system in order to provide better public service to citizens, to promote sustainable public policies, to ensure a transparent decision making process, to spend the public money in an efficient and accountable way, and to achieve measurable results in implementing strategies, programs and projects. The objective of this study is to verify what is being studied in the field of government strategic planning in the past five years, considering articles indexed in the Web of Science database. The study shows that the main topics of concern are related to urban and metropolitan planning, reform and budget cuts, and studies verifying the effectiveness of strategic planning in the public sector. O planeamento estratégico é uma abordagem deliberativa e disciplinada para produzir decisões e acções fundamentais que moldam e guiam o que uma organização é, o que faz, e porque o faz. Embora o planeamento estratégico venha primeiro do sector privado, pode, de facto, conduzir a uma implementação bem sucedida da estratégia no sector público. As instituições públicas precisam de implementar um sistema de gestão de desempenho a fim de prestar um melhor serviço público aos cidadãos, promover políticas públicas sustentáveis, assegurar um processo transparente de tomada de decisões, gastar o dinheiro público de forma eficiente e responsável, e alcançar resultados mensuráveis na implementação de estratégias, programas e projectos. O objectivo deste estudo é verificar o que está a ser estudado no campo do planeamento estratégico governamental nos últimos cinco anos, considerando artigos indexados na base de dados da Web of Science. O estudo mostra que os principais temas de preocupação estão relacionados com o planeamento urbano e metropolitano, reformas e cortes orçamentais, e estudos que verificam a eficácia do planeamento estratégico no sector público.

Communication and Competence

Many factors are important when planning and implementing strategies for teaching in the multiple disability/cross-categorical classroom. No two students' needs are alike; however, two areas are invariably a topic of discussion and lead many of the decisions being made in the individual's educational program: communication and presumed competence. The following chapter includes student narratives for a child with multiple disabilities as well as a child with autism spectrum disorder. Each child exhibits a significant communication delay and is considered to be non-verbal. The narratives along with strategies used to support the students have been included. Common misconceptions about augmentative and alternative communication use and presumed competence among students with significant communication needs are examined as well as research and theory concerning these areas.

Transitional care from the hospital to the home in heart failure: implementation of best practices

ABSTRACT Objectives: Assess the compliance of the implementation of better evidence in the transitional care of the person with heart failure from the hospital to the home. Methods: Evidence implementation project according to the JBI methodology in a cardiology hospital in São Paulo. Six criteria were audited before and after implementing strategies to increase compliance with best practices. 14 nurses and 22 patients participated in the audits. Results: In the baseline audit, compliance was null with five of the six criteria. Strategies: training of nurses; reformulation of the hospital discharge form and guidance on self-care in care contexts; and making telephone contact on the 7th, 14th and 21st days after discharge. In the follow-up audit, there was 100% compliance with five of the six criteria. Conclusion: The project made it possible to increase the compliance of transitional care practices in people with heart failure with the recommendations based on the best evidence.

Peran Kepala Sekolah Sebagai Educator dalam Meningkatkan Kompetensi Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi

This research is a research on the role of school principals in improving the competence of Information and Communication Technology teachers which will discuss how the role of principals in improving teacher ICT competencies, how the competence of teachers' ICT and supporting and inhibiting factors in increasing Information Technology competence Teacher communication at SMP Negeri 10 Palembang. The method used in this study uses a qualitative type, and a phenomenological approach. Data research techniques use observation, interviews and documentation through data analysis. In validating the data found in the research field the results use source triangulation and technical triangulation. The research results: first The role of the head schools as educators in improving teacher ICT competence are implementing strategies such as holding training, creating a conducive work climate such as providing ICT facilities, always reminding teachers of the importance of ICT in the present and providing motivation in the form of praise and reprimands. Second, the ICT competence of teachers includes computers, the use of software based on the child's condition, the ability of the teacher, software that is practical, simple, efficient, and multifunctional and applies techniques online and offline. Third, supporting factors include teachers' awareness of learning, adequate equipment, and teacher educational background. Barring factors include the limited capacity caused and the budget for ICT training that has not been included in the school budget at the beginning of the year

The INTERREG Italy-Croatia Joint_SECAP Project: A Collaborative Approach for Adaptation Planning

With regard to the scientific debate which highlights the potential of joint climate planning, there are few concrete experiences in Europe where this approach has been applied. This contribution focuses on critical methodological and application aspects of the processes underlying the development of Joint Plans for Sustainable Energy and Climate in the supra-municipal area as emerged from the direct participation of the authors in the Joint_SECAP project funded by the Interreg Italia-Croatia programme. This paper presents a comparative analysis of nine case studies in Italy and Croatia with a focus on fundamental aspects of the planning process: the governance model, shared knowledge framework, risk and vulnerability assessment, and participatory process. The analysis and comparison of the Joint_SECAP experiences confirm that joint climate planning, developed in the framework of the European Covenant of Mayors (CoM) initiative, is effective for creating synergy between local authorities and for defining and implementing strategies and actions for adaptation to the territorial scale. Finally, the research indicates some recommendations to overcome the barriers that impede the spread and effectiveness of this approach to climate planning. In particular, it highlights the need to enhance collaboration between local authorities, regions, and CoM coordinators.

Effects of a Brief Video Intervention on Attitudes Toward Counseling Services

This study investigated the effects of a brief video intervention on attitudes toward counseling services. Two hundred and seventy-seven participants were divided into four groups (anxious-preoccupied, dismissive-avoidant, fearful-avoidant, and secure) by their attachment scores. Then, the participants of each group were randomly assigned to three conditions (stigma-reducing, utility-enhancing, and control). A split-plot factorial design was performed to examine the intervention effects. The results indicate that the stigma-reducing video intervention was more effective for the anxious-preoccupied group, whereas the utility-enhancing video intervention was more effective for the dismissive-avoidant group than other groups. These results suggest the importance of implementing strategies tailored to each attachment group.

Dimensional Measurement of Validity Item of Market Complexity and Corporate Strategy in the Banking Sector in Indonesia

The company always faces challenges both internally and externally in managing resources and achieving organizational goals. To be able to compete, corporations need to manage the complexity and uncertainty in the market environment by improving management. To date, few studies are available to verify the items required for business, particularly banking as a guide for designing such complexities. In this regard, this study seeks to provide validity items that are useful for the world of corporate banking, in managing the complexities of the external environment and in formulating and implementing strategies. By combining the concept of human resource management, socio-economic factors through a dimensional measurement with a stakeholder approach, the study findings demonstrate several important keys for banks to manage external elements and strategies as a guide to measuring effectiveness that can be used as a basis for further studies.

The Evolving Role of Area Agencies on Aging Through the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond

Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) have played an important and well-documented role in meeting the nutritional and wellness needs of older adults during COVID-19. To better understand the continued impact of COVID-19 pandemic on AAA services, partnerships, and clients, the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging surveyed the nation’s 618 AAAs in February 2021, with a 27% response rate. As a result of COVID-19, most AAAs reported both increased numbers of new clients and needs of existing clients; three-quarters of AAAs developed new external partnerships; and over half are implementing strategies to address equity and inclusion regarding their services and clients. Nearly 80% of AAAs are involved with COVID-19 vaccine outreach and delivery, from scheduling appointments to administering the vaccine to homebound clients. We will describe these and other transformations of services, partnerships, and client needs; discuss challenges and opportunities; and provide examples and video vignettes from AAA directors.

Management Strategy for Quality Improvement of Madrasah-Based Education in North Sulawesi

This research focuses on the management of madrasa-based education quality improvement strategies in North Sulawesi. The research was conducted at three madrasah, namely Manado State Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs Negeri 1 Manado), Bitung State Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs Negeri 1 Bitung) and Kotamobagu State Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs Negeri 1 Kotamobagu). The research method used is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of this study indicate that the Strategic Planning for improving the quality of madrasa-based education at MTs Negeri 1 Manado, MTs Negeri 1 Bitung and MTs Negeri 1 Kotamobagu City is carried out by involving all components of madrasas and stakeholders in an effort to improve the quality of madrasa education while still referring to Islamic values as a characteristic of madrasas. The implementation of the strategy to improve the quality of madrasa-based education is realized by implementing work programs in planning for improving the quality of madrasas such as education and training/training, workshops, seminars, organized by the government, ministries and universities. The impact of implementing strategies to improve the quality of education in madrasas can be seen from a number of indicators such as increased learning outcomes, which can be seen from academic and non-academic achievements achieved by students in various activities, and competitions.

Pelatihan Pengembangan Minat dan Bakat Siswa di SMAN 1 Tanjung Jabung Barat Provinsi Jambi

The implementation of this service activity aims to improve the understanding and ability of teachers at SMAN 1 Tanjung Jabung Barat in implementing strategies for developing student interests and talents. Using lecture methods, simulations, individual and group presentations with the duration of activities for one month according to the schedule. This activity involved 6 teachers and 20 students as participants. The result of this community service activity is that the participants have the understanding and ability to implement strategies for developing student interests and talents. it is suggested to the school, especially to the principal and teachers to be able to follow up this activity on a wider scale, so that the interests and talents of the students can be detected properly and can also be developed to the fullest.