Different elements of capacity become more important during different points in the SPF cycle. For example:
- During Step 1, your group may need to assess its cultural competence and build its capacity to integrate or infuse cultural competence into the assessment process so that participants experience a safe and supportive environment
- During Step 3, you may need to focus on learning how to implement an inclusive and collaborative strategic planning process
At each step of the SPF, it is important to document and track your required assets and needs. This information will help you develop a concrete plan for building your group’s capacity and tracking the implementation of your efforts.
For example, after completing the assessment of needs, readiness, and resources in Step 1, your group might do the following:
- Review the quantitative and qualitative data you collected
- Identify the assets and resources available for preventing and reducing opioid misuse in your target area
- Identify capacity needs
- If necessary, conduct additional assessments to further define your capacity needs
- Develop a capacity-building plan to address each identified need, building on all of your assets and resources
Tool
MOAPC Planning Tool