OPEN will be hosting a virtual training titled "5 Things to Know Before You Launch Your Program: Strategy, Data, and Governance" by Dr. Danielle Lemi, PhD, Kapwa Sol Insights.

In the rush to meet a pressing community need, many mission-driven teams launch programs without a plan to ensure they have the right data to show their impact or the necessary board alignment to ensure sustainability. As a result, staff often lack the data to make real-time decisions, while board members are left unsure of how the new initiative fits the organization's strategic vision or fiduciary responsibilities.

After attending this 90-minute micro training, you will be able to:

• Clarify the outcome you're driving towards and ensure it aligns with the Board’s strategic plan.
• Understand the distinction between the Board’s role in governance (approving the "why" and "what") versus the staff’s role in management (executing the "how").
• Identify the specific data you need to collect to not only improve the program but also report on ROI and impact to the Board.
• Determine the key decision points throughout the program's lifecycle and identify which require Board consultation versus staff authority.
• Identify all stakeholders affected by these decisions—from program participants to board directors—and how to keep them engaged.
• Receive a checklist for program launch readiness that includes a "Board Questions & Answers" prep sheet.

More about our presenter:

Dr. Danielle Lemi, PhD, is the Founder & Principal of Kapwa Sol Insights.

Kapwa Sol Insights provides executive-level research governance for civic, political, and advocacy organizations undertaking high-stakes research initiatives. We work with executive leaders responsible for ensuring that major research investments advance institutional strategy, inform consequential decisions, and contribute meaningfully to the field. By formalizing purpose, defining decision authority, and aligning research to organizational priorities before execution accelerates, Kapwa Sol Insights transforms research initiatives into strategic assets that strengthen institutional positioning, clarify accountability, and support decisions that hold up under scrutiny. For inquiries, visit https://www.kapwasolinsights.com

*OPEN online events are typically not recorded. However, we encourage presenters to share information and resources from their session after the event to everyone who registered in case you were not able to attend. All registrants will receive the checklist for program launch readiness.