Wildfire University | Strategic Planning

This event is brought to you by Wildfire in partnership with Elevate Rapid City. 

In this session, Don Cuperus will explore the advantages of strategic planning and how to develop a basic strategic plan.

In the session you will learn a simple method of breaking down complex ideas into clear, actionable components, mind mapping helps create a holistic view of your goals, priorities, and next steps.

Designed for startup founders and small business owners, this interactive presentation will demonstrate how to leverage this technique to align your vision and drive business success.

Key Takeaways:

1. A practical understanding of your strategic vision how strategic planning help achieve your goals.
2. Tools and techniques to break down high-level goals into actionable and measurable steps.
3. Insights on how to foster team collaboration and alignment through visual planning methods.

About the Speaker:

Don Cuperus, a 1995 graduate of the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, has 30 years of experience in manufacturing.

The majority of experience is in operations with Raven Industries, Rosenbauer, and Scherer Inc. He was the director of the SD MEP for 7 years where he assisted manufacturers across SD in stabilizing and improving their businesses.

Currently Don is the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Scherer Inc., headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD.