LA+2

LA 2

**__ SWOT Analysis Worksheet __** __**Strengths**__ (Internal Environment) I see another (different) version on the BB site - is this your final version?

__**Weaknesses**__ (Internal Environment) __**Opportunities**__ (External Environment) __**Threats**__ (External Environment) We discussed this together in class and you applied it appropriately – internal is what is directly going to be affected within your particular scenario or program. External are all the influences on your program from outside the program or influences your program will have on the external environment. __**Mission Statement**__ Our mission is to make it easier for families to make healthy lifestyle choices particularly for their school aged children. Your target audience for your MS is the leadership team and stakeholders so you are off to a good start, but perhaps consider clarifying more about the environment your mission takes place in. Like saying that by targeting school aged children and educating them on healthy food choices and lifestyle behaviors, you plan to promote health and well-being for all your students which will in turn impact their families and the community as a whole. __**Vision Statement**__ To increase families awareness surrounding healthy dietary choices which will continue to bring awareness to future generations of children. This is great in that you articulate the direction of change (future). When planning your actual change project, consider that your vision should reflect your values and the behaviours your consumers can expect to see in working with your organization.
 * Ability to reach out to entire population
 * Staff leadership
 * Opportunity for continuing education
 * Success for parter site
 * Support of local businneses
 * Health promotion among communities
 * Funding shortage
 * Staff shortage
 * Overcrowding in schools
 * No interest in lunch program
 * Decreased interest to work in healthy lunch program
 * Decreased funding & sponsorship
 * Duplication of services
 * Fragile relationships among teachers & governing bodies (recent strikes, recent restriction of extra curricular activties)
 * Resistance to change from children & staff

To provide healthy food choices/alternatives on school premises in order to decrease risk of unhealthy habits that result in childhood obesity. In addition, we would like to increase awareness and educate children & their families regarding same. __**Objectives**__ All very good - we worked on this together so I won't comment further here. __** PDSA Cycle Planning Sheet **__ To increase healthier lifestyle choices in children & their families. To empower & educate members of the community, stakeholders, and children regarding the importance of healthy lifestyle choices throughout life. Develop & lead a school based education session regarding the benefits of healthy eating & the risks associated with childhood obesity in hopes that this will create interest in a healthy lifestyles & lunch program. School districts, local businesses, ministry of health, sponsors, community at large (parents, educators, children) Largely in the school districts In 2 weeks with the hopes of continuing well into the future
 * __Priority Goal__**
 * To change food in vending machines to healthier choices
 * Granola Bars
 * Nuts
 * Cheese strings (refridgerated machine)
 * Yogurt
 * To implement a school based lunch program
 * To incorporate healthy lifestyle choices into the elementary school curriculum in order to provide early education to children
 * To advocate for support from the government, ministry of health, local businesses, and key stakeholders who ultimately, can all benefit if this program is successful
 * To implement a reward based program for students/families who consistently demonstrate healthy choices
 * Gift voucher for healthy lunch
 * Gift card to outdoor adventure park
 * Recognition of student amongst peers
 * Other??
 * __Strategies for Success__**
 * Collaboration with key stakeholders
 * Teamwork
 * Empower individuals & groups showing support including local businesses & the ministry of health
 * Involve & encourage participation from parents, teachers & the community in all steps of process in order to better accomplish our end goal
 * Hold monthly meetings at the school with all stakeholders in order to assess & evaluate the plan
 * Incorporate strategic planning
 * Obtain sponsorships & donations from the community
 * Evaluate & monitor sales to see if children are buying healthy lunches & alternatives in the vending machines
 * Overall objective that this cycle links to:**
 * Specific objective for this cycle:**
 * What are you going to do?**
 * Who will be involved?**
 * Where will it take place?**
 * When will it take place?**
 * What do you predict will happen?**
 * Families & the community will engage in open discussion (questions & answers)
 * Knowledge will be increased, while decreasing misconceptions surrounding the program

In your change project, you can go on to lay out the foundations for each segment of the PDSA cycle. As you only have a limited amount of time, focusing on small feasible changes is key and ensuring sustainability after you leave.