Big Picture Project

The “big picture” represents an executive’s strategic vision for their pool. If staff and governing bodies understand the pool’s big picture, they can be more effective in the current state and can maintain continuity through any executive transition, whether expected or unexpected.

The Big Picture Project is a pooling-specific exercise to help pool executives clarify and articulate their particular strategic visions. Follow the instructions below to get started. You can also read how you can use the Big Picture Project to support your pool.

1. Watch the introductory video above for an overview of the project and recommendations from Executive Director Ann Gergen and Succession Planning Resident Steve Trautman on how to use the Big Picture Project in your pool.

2. Download the Big Picture Project slide deck, which includes questions and potential answers relating to your individual big picture.

3. Edit the deck so the written answers accurately reflect your pool’s big picture.  

• • View the question videos below as you work on each slide. 
  • Refer to our model slide deck, which contains clear, practical answers to reference.
  • Watch our video with best practice recommendations based on submissions we've already received.
    

4. Send us your first draft for feedback. If you have specific questions about any of the tasks or how to best articulate your answers, let us know.