OEWD’s 2019-2020 Strategic Plan reexamines our mission, defines our values, and sets key goals tied to achievable objectives and strategies. The Plan is a living document that will help hold our department accountable to the stated goals and objectives in the coming year. The plan will be updated to ensure it is aligned with the city’s priorities and responsive to the communities we serve.
The strategic planning process was guided by the Strategic Plan Advisory Committee, a cross-section of department staff. The process included a number of efforts, such as an online survey for staff to share their ideas around the mission, culture, values and structure of the organization.
OEWD also worked with a consultant to conduct six focus groups to collaborate on the organization’s mission statement, values, goals, objectives, and key strategies with representatives of each division including: Workforce Development, Business Development, Film, Business Solutions, Invest in Neighborhoods, Office of Small Business, Joint Development, and Shared Services.
To bring our voices together, OEWD hosted an all-staff retreat to identify key challenges, issues, and opportunities, as well as discuss the future of the department. Through this planning process, we are creating a systemic and thoughtful approach toward ensuring equitable access and positive outcomes for the people we serve. This path will require us to continuously evaluate our service strategies, grantmaking processes, policies, and internal hiring and promotion practices. The Strategic Plan is OEWD’s commitment towards our mission of advancing equity and shared prosperity for all San Franciscans.