RESOURCE CENTRE MANUAL
HEALTHLINK WORLDWIDE
7. Communication
What are the different audiences that need to be communicated with?
What messages need to be communicated to them?
How can these messages be communicated?
How will plans for communication fit into the overall strategic plan?
8. Contingencies
Have ‘what if’ situations been worked out and alternative plans been
considered?
Are they realistic?
9. Policies and procedures
Have written operating policies been produced for the resource centre?
Will existing policies and procedures support the action plan?
Will new policies be needed?
10. Resources
Are resources (funds, equipment and staff) available to implement planned
activities?
If not, can they be acquired?
Are estimates of resources needed realistic?
Can the action plan be used to develop budgets?
11. Monitoring and evaluation
How will the strategic plan be monitored and evaluated?
Who will be responsible for monitoring and evaluation?
Staff and users can be involved in developing strategies for the resource centre
6 SECTION 1: PLANNING A RESOURCE CENTRE