MEDIUM & SHORT TERM PLANNING
PLANNING FOR THE TERM & EACH WEEK
The Unit Council has the following information to plan for the term –
1. Year Planner
2. Review notes on the success of last terms program including the parts of the program that haven’t been
finished
STEP 1
Look at the long-term plan developed for the term.
Adjust the program due to
o What wasn’t finished last term
o Any new events or activities that might now be available
o Changes to planned activities due to other circumstances
STEP 2
Don’t forget your priority is to achieve your Unit’s major activity for the year.
Is planning for the activity on track?
Do any adjustments to the planning need to be made?
How is fundraising progressing?
What further training is required?
Does your program need to be altered to achieve success?
STEP 3
Finalise any changes to the long term program for the term
Finish the planning sheet by completing the columns on the right
o When and where will the activities happen?
o Who will be responsible for running the activity?
o What equipment and other planning are required?
STEP 4
It is now time to develop the weekly program. This is the responsibility of the Unit Council. Delegation to all Unit
members will occur to organise the program.
It is important that Unit members know their responsibilities well in advance.
DON’T FORGET
The unit does not have to meet as a Unit, at the den every week. Meetings can occur at a variety of
locations and times.
Good planning and regular review breed’s success.
Learning and testing should always occur through practical activities.
Ensure everyone involved knows what is expected of him or her well in advance.
