Pacific Opera Victoria is accepting proposals from qualified management consultants to develop and lead a customized strategic planning process for the organization. We are seeking a strategic planning consultant with expertise in the professional arts and culture sector to conduct robust research and analysis, and facilitate engagement with management, board and key stakeholders.
Pacific Opera Victoria’s vision is to be the most distinctive opera company in Canada, a valued cultural and community asset that inspires artists and audiences.
Project Goals
To develop a strategic plan for Pacific Opera through a process of robust research, analysis and engagement with management, board and key stakeholders. Our aspiration is to seek knowledge and inspiration from thought leaders from within the arts and aligned with the cultural sector to inform our plans.
Scope of work
Under the direction of the CEO and reporting to the Strategic Planning Committee, the process will include:
• The development of a custom strategic planning process for Pacific Opera Victoria
• Business, environmental and scenario analysis
• Internal and external inquiry
• Opportunities for engagement anand exploration
It is anticipated that the scope of work may include:
• Review of foundation documents
• Update organizational values
• Review of mission and vision
• Review of historical trends
• Research of industry trends
• Exploration of industry forecasts
• Scenario planning, swot and pestle analysis
• Interviews with senior management and key directors
• Facilitation of board and staff retreats
• Engagement with key partners and stakeholders
• Incorporation of digital strategy
• Integration of EDIR principles
• Presentation of initial findings and recommendations
• Development and presentation of final strategic plan document
Deliverables
Following are the anticipated deliverables for this project intended to begin in Fall 2021 and be complete no later than January 2022:
• Summary of proposed planning process and schedule
• Interview and engagement session outlines and schedule
• Research and Analysis
• Interviews and engagement
• Board and staff retreat
• Report on initial findings and recommendations
• Final Report summarizing findings and recommendations
• Integration of EDIR principles and Digital Strategy
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Closing date: 10/01/2021