Siksika Family Services
Business Plan
Vision Statement
Siksika Nation: Empowered & Purposeful
Mission Statement
To enable Siksika families to create healthy lifestyles through exemplary programs and services
Value Statements
We, Siksika Family Services Corporation Board of Directors, are guided by the following values. All our decisions and actions will demonstrate these values. We believe that putting our values into practice will creates long-term benefits for Siksika Nation and all our members we serve.
1. Ethical - We govern with honesty & integrity
2. Accountable - We are transparent & open within our authority
Strategic Opportunities
The following strategic opportunities are facing Siksika Family Services Corporation Board of Directors:
1. Establish collaborative partnerships with stakeholders
2. Incorporate the traditional Siksika knowledge with the contemporary style of governance
3. Develop and implement culturally appropriate family programs and services
4. Enhance Siksika Family Services Corporation core direction
5. Develop and implement the Siksika Family Services Corporation Board of Directors Business & Operational Plans
Strategic Challenges
The following strategic challenges are facing Siksika Family Services Corporation Board of Directors:
1. Lack of adequate funding
2. Constraints of current government legislation and policy
3. Lack of understanding by Siksika Nation members and staff and funders of board governance
4. Lack of alignment within Siksika Nation for legal entities to work together
Strategic Priorities
The following strategic priorities of the Siksika Family Services Corporation Board of Directors have been identified. This Business Plan will seek to tackle these issues, problems and challenges through a variety of innovative strategies and initiatives:
1. Develop and implement the Siksika Family Services Corporation Board of Directors business and operational plans
2. Review, revise and approve articles of association, policies and procedures along with existing agreements
3. Determine and secure sustainable levels of funding
4. Develop and implement a Siksika Family Services Corporation Board of Directors professional development strategy
5. Review and develop an implementation strategy for the MBA Consulting Alliance’s recommendations
Strategic Directions
Strategic Directions are the longer-term changes needed to achieve the vision, mission and goals identified in the Business Plan. They represent a transitioning force that will influence the formulation of policies, programs and new strategies/initiatives to deal with the strategic priorities identified above.
The Strategic Directions for the Siksika Family Services Corporation Board of Directors are:
1. Siksika Family Services Corporation Board of Directors are committed to develop and implement an effective governance and management structure
2. Siksika Family Services Corporation Board of Directors are committed to support the Chief Executive Officer in the delivery of exemplary programs and services
3. Siksika Family Services Corporation Board of Directors are committed to acquire sustainable funding
Core Businesses
Core Businesses are broad statements of purpose that set out our roles, key leadership and governance functions and activities. The core businesses of the Siksika Family Services Corporation Board of Directors are:
1. Governance
2. Strategic Direction
3. Management Oversight
Outcomes, Performance Measures, Strategies/ Initiatives for the Core Businesses of Siksika Family Services Corporation Board of Directors
Core Business 1: Governance
Goal 1: To review & revise, approve implement and monitor Siksika Family Services Corporation Articles of Association, Bylaws, policies & procedures
Outcomes
Performance Measures
Strategies/ Initiatives
1. Effective & productive Board of Directors
1. # & % decrease in BOD operating cost
1. Review, approve & implement the SFSC Articles of Association & Bylaws
2. Develop new Siksika Family Services Corporation policies & procedures
Goal 2: To develop & implement a Board of Directors professional development strategy
Outcomes
Performance Measures
Strategies/ Initiatives
1. Competent & high performing Board of Directors
1. # & % decrease of Board of Directors meetings
1. Develop & implement a Board of Directors professional development strategy
Core Business 2: Strategic Direction
Goal 1: To develop approve implement & monitor the Siksika Family Services Corporation Board of Direction Business Plan & Operations Plans
Outcomes
Performance Measures
Strategies/ Initiatives
1. Board of Directors Strategic Direction are set & accomplished
1. # & % increase in Board of Directors goals successfully accomplished
1. To develop the Siksika Family Services Corporation Board of Directors Business Plan & Operations Plans
2. Develop and implement a Siksika Family Services Corporation Board of Directors communication plan
Goal 2: To review, approve & implement an enhanced existing Siksika Family Services Corporation governing & administration structure
Outcomes
Performance Measures
Strategies/ Initiatives
1. Effective & efficient Siksika Family Services Corporation Board of Directors & administration
1. # & % increase in funders & clients reporting satisfaction w/ Siksika Family Services Corporation programs & services
2. 1. Conduct a review of the MBA report in relation to the structure
3. 2. Develop, approve & implement a revised structure
4.
Core Business 3: Management Oversight
Goal 1: To review & revise the CEO’s contract and job description
Outcomes
Performance Measures
Strategies/ Initiatives
1. High performing Chief Executive Officer
1. # & % increase in Board of Director reporting satisfaction of the work performance of the CEO
1. Review & revise the current contract inclusive of job description , salary & benefits of the CEO
2. Negotiate with CEO
Goal 2: To develop & implement a performance evaluation system for the CEO
Outcomes
Performance Measures
Strategies/ Initiatives
1. Effective SFSC structure & systems
1. # & % increase in balanced budget & unqualified audit
1. To develop & implement a performance evaluation system for the CEO
Siksika Family Services Corporation Board of Directors Budget Forecast 2009 - 2014
A) Budget for Board of Directors
B) Operations Plan estimates
C) Board of Directors expenditures
Director contact number 403 734 4365