Craig Hockenberry Listens During Strategic Planning When I was selected Superintendent for Three Rivers School District, I knew that I wanted to be responsible for strengthening the district. (CRAIG HOCKENBERRY) My listening tour was designed to strengthen the bonds between school and community. Identifying our Core Values was my next important work. CRAIG HOCKENBERRY Strategic planning starts with strategic listening This kind of strategic listening over time means that people get a chance to be introduced to the ideas, raise questions, and search for the answers. It gives crucial time for processing and research. While many people already understand a lot about the data surrounding their position, they sometimes lose sight of the bigger picture. Or, in some cases, they lose sight of the data while they focus on related aspects of their work. CRAIG HOCKENBEERY A strategic plan process uses data to achieve a goal Craig Hockenberry knows that a strategic plan is a powerful living document. CRAIG HOCKENBERRYAll Rights Reserved