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  COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE (CE)

CE Document Table of Contents

Note: No Page Numbers Given In Table - Web Version of CE Document is Not Numbered - Table Is For Overview

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SECTION I - INTRODUCTION 

1.0       INTRODUCTION TO COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE (CE)

          1.1       Essence of Commitment to Excellence

            1.2       Model Components – Lodge Planning & Execution

                        1.21     External Environmental Variables- External to Lodge

                        1.22     Internal Organizational Variables – Internal to Lodge

            1.221   Strategic Long-Term Organizational Guidance System

            1.222   Tactical Short-Term Performance Outcomes Objectives,         a                              and Measures

                        1.23     Summary of Model


2.0       CE DESCRIPTION

    2.1       Commitment to CE

                    2.11     Who’s Committed?

                    2.12     Lodge Commitment Levels – Three Progressive 

                                           Levels of Commitment

                    2.13     Formal Commitment Letter – See Appendix A

                    2.14     About CE Participants

    2.2       Description of the Two-Year CE Process

                    2.21     1st Level – Preparation

                    2.22     2nd Level – Long-Term Planning

                    2.23     3rd Level – Part One-Annual Planning & Execution

                    2.24     3rd Level – Part Two – Continuous Improvement


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SECTION II – CE FACILITATION MODULES

Note:  Section II in the CE Workbook (Given to Participants) is organized with Tabbed Sections to receive workshop outcomes, notes, etc. Each Module has a tabbed section.

1.0     1st Level – Preparation

   1.1     Module 1 – Getting Started

            1.11    Apply, Set Team, Sign Agreement

              1.12    Prepare Situation Audit - Questionnaire

   1.2    Module 2 – Situation Audit - Analysis

            1.21    Analyze Results from Situation Audit

              1.22    Decide to or not to Progress to 2nd Level.


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2.0     2nd Level -  Long-Term Planning    

              2.1     Module 3 – Core Mission/Values/Vision

                              2.11     Lodge Planning/Execution Model

                              2.12     Long-Term Organizational Guidance System

                                            2.121   Core Ideology

                                                        2.1211 Core Mission/Purpose

                                               2.1212 Core Values

                                            2.122   Envisioned Future

                                                        2.1221 BHAG –“Big Hairy Audacious Goal”

                                               2.1222 Vivid Description of Desired Future

    2.2     Module 4 – Strategic Planning

            2.21     Strategic Themes

            2.22     Strategic Action Plan

            2.23    Decide to or not to Progress to 3rd Level


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3.0     3rd Level – Part One – Annual Planning & Execution

   3.1     Module 5 – Tactical Plan - Performance Outcome Objectives, Actions,                               Measures

                              3.11    Introduction to Tactical Performance Outcomes &  Measures

            3.111   Developing Annual Tactical Plans

            3.112   Performing in the Short-Term to Realize the  Long-Term

  3.12    Balanced Scorecard Concepts – Translating Strategy to Tactics

                                            3.121     Knowledge & Skills

                                                3.1211   Membership

                                                2.1212   Leadership

                                             3.122     Constituent Care

                                                          3.1221   Internal Members

                                                3.1222   External Stakeholders

                                              3.123     Internal Lodge Processes

                                                           3.1231   Internal Effectiveness

                                                 3.1232   Internal Efficiency

                                          3.124    Resources

                                                  3.1241   Loyalty/Commitment Resources -                                                                Members/Leaders

                                                  3.1242   Financial Resources – Operational and Capital                                                                Investment

   3.2     Module 6 – Execution

        3.21     Implementation & Execution Basics

3.22     Develop Execution Plan


4.0       3rd Level – Part Two – Annual Planning & Execution

   4.1     Module 7 – Continuous Improvement

        4.11     Building a Lodge Culture of Leadership Succession & Education

        4.12    Building a Continuously Improving Lodge & Leadership Team

                            4.13    Ongoing Consultation – Sharing Best Practices

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III.    SECTION III – APPENDICES

1.0     Appendix A – Commitment to Excellence  Start-Up Documents

1.1       Quick Start – CE Checklist  

1.2       Letter of Agreement – Formal Document

 

2.0     Appendix B – Situation Analysis

2.1       Situation Questionnaire

2.2       Analysis of Situation

 

3.0     Appendix C – Models and Schematics

            3.1       Lodge Planning/Execution Model

            3.2       CE Two-Year Timeline

4.0     Appendix D – Contact Information

            4.1       CE Regions and Assigned Lodges

              4.2      CE Committee Members and Contact Information

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