Strategic Plan Conceptualizing a Business Part 1 Linda McKee BUS/475 June 25, 2012 Gene Foster

I have a nephew who is autistic, and throughout his young life thus far I have searched for various programs and facilities that would enhance his learning ability. Now that he is an adult there are only a few places which offer continued life lessons and fun for adults with autism. Most of the facilities in the area are faced with little or no money for support. The government tries but has reduced funding to the nonprofit organizations because of the poor economic conditions. There is usually not enough staff to assist an individual with his or her special needs and must rely on donated time from professionals. Your loved one can be reduced to sitting around all day with no stimulation, interaction and no drive to go out and learn. The idea came that these adults needed some specialized training in how to make it in today’s life style. Life with Autism Programs and Facilities is the new organization I am introducing into the marketplace. In today’s society there are many families facing the dilemma of placing a loved one with autism who has become an adult in a comfortable and trust worthy setting while he or she has to work. When they were children it was a little easier because there is a more comprehensive effort for the younger generation because they are just starting life. Individuals with Autism need to have the opportunity to mingle with others and take part in challenging activities (Rappeport, 2011). A facility and structured program for these adults can provide different services, for example, classes to improve on his or her reading, writing, and social skills, therapeutic classes to keep them motivated, cultural activities as well as a room or area to mingle and meet new friends. Mission Statement
The mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment founded upon caring, respect and compassion toward each individual’s abilities and disabilities, which will in turn help him or her achieve their independence and quite possibly give the families some much deserved comfort that their loved ones are in good hands. Our organization will also offer professional assistance to better educated parents and professionals in the community about Autism.
Vision Statement
Life with Autism Programs and Facilities vision is to become the leading service provider of an adult assisted living service for Autism in the United States. Helping other’s with disabilities will be the key to success.Individuals with disabilities should live in and receive services in the least restrictive setting consistent with their individual needs and abilities based on the principles of choice, community and empowerment (Carroll County, 2009).
Principles and Values
Principals are described as the truth that functions as the groundwork for a system of ideas or actions or of a chain of reasoning (Pearce & Robinson, 2009). It is also concluded for a chain that values are beliefs or ideas that are important to the organization (Pearce & Robinson, 2009). Both principles and values are vital to any organization. Life with Autism Programs and Facilities will begin its organization grounded in excellent principles and value. Life with Autism Programs and Facilities will respond to current and up-and-coming community needs. Our company will operate in an efficient and financially responsible manner. Our adult center will provide quality in all programs and be held responsible to those who employ and maintain our services. Making individuals and their families stronger and comfortable is a key factor on which our organization stands. Everyone linked to our business will be treated with respect and dignity. Activities will be executed in an ethical and truthful way. We will be dedicated to the skills and talents of our employees and supporting their involvement. Life with Autism Programs and Facilities will be the provider that proves to be a one of a kind service. We will accept any opportunity and challenge to provide service by becoming creative, flexible and suitable.
Strategic Direction
As the plans are made on how the organization is to proceed the strategic direction comes into play. Strategy is a well-developed careful plan (Pearce & Robinson, 2009).When that plan is led to the achievement of the goal of an organization it has the correct Strategic Direction. The company’s vision, mission, and values are vital to the strategic direction that Life with Autism Programs and Facilities wants to achieve. The direction is aim toward promoting independence. Supporting each individual and encouraging him or her to realize his or her hopes and dreams. Our job is to offer flexibility and choice. The ongoing challenge is to provide services that are personalized. We will also propose ways that do not compromise the future well-being of the company and that will help Life with Autism Programs and Facilities achieve sustainability. One way we will accomplish this goal will be to hire the adequate staff. Each staff member will be professional trained and certified in specific areas such as counseling, physical fitness, diet, and job training. Over the next two to three years depending on the individual our organization will create and put into operation an external and internal communication strategy that advocates and conveys the importance of early education and care to all stakeholders and the public. By accomplishing these tasks this will build the internal infrastructure in order to support the company’s vision.
Customer Needs Life with Autism Programs and Facilities will evaluate and screen each customer to meet their specific needs. This will be done periodically throughout the customers stay with us in order to continually improve their experience with our organization. The customer’s needs are the driving force in making this business a success. Because we offer not only a one-on-one service but we also acknowledge each level of improvement with a certificate of excellence.
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This award gives the customer a sense of achievement and encourages him or her to move forward in life and feel confident in doing so. The goal is total independence and happiness for our customers.
Conclusion
To have a successful business one must have a vision, mission and value statement. This describes the organization’s strategic direction. The Life with Autism Programs and Facilities has the right foundation, and is sure to attract a multitude of customers. The company will continue to remain focused on the needs of the customer. The facility will function with the utmost integrity because we have an ethical and social responsibility to our customers and the community. The efforts of the staff will contribute to independent and productive autistic adults for the future.

References
Strategic Plan, Part I; Conceptualizing a Business6ReferencesCarroll County MH/DD Management Plan. (2009). Retrieved from November 02, 2011http://www.dhs.state.ia.us/mhdd/docs/PP14.pdf Pearce, A., & Robinson, R. (2009).
Strategic Management. Formulation, Implementation, and Control (11th Ed.). Boston, Ma: McGraw-Hill. Rappeport, L. (2011). How to Design an Adult Day Care Facility. Retrieved from October 30, 2011 http://www.ehow.com/how_5937742_design-adult-day-care-facility.html