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Plan Do Grow Podcast

Plan Do Grow Podcast

Written by: Future Excel
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Welcome to Plan, Do, Grow — the podcast for charities and third sector organisations who want practical, no-fuss advice to build stronger plans, deliver better services, and grow their impact. I’m Christine Brown from Future Excel, and in each short episode, I’ll share simple tools, reflections, and tips to help your organisation take its next step — wherever you are on the journey.Future Excel Economics Management Management & Leadership
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  • Episode 7: Make It a Living Document
    Apr 21 2025

    Plans don’t create impact unless they’re used.

    In the final episode of the Plan, Do, Grow mini-series, Christine Brown from Future Excel shares practical ways to keep your strategic plan visible, useful, and relevant long after it's written.

    You’ll learn how to:
    ✔ Make your plan part of everyday conversations and decision-making
    ✔ Assign ownership to key priorities
    ✔ Track progress without overwhelming your team
    ✔ Build in time to reflect, adapt, and celebrate what’s working
    ✔ Create a learning culture that embraces change and growth

    Whether you’re managing a small team or leading a growing organisation, this episode will help you move from “we made a plan” to “we’re using it to guide everything we do.”

    🎧 Tune in and make your plan a living, breathing part of your organisation’s success.

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    5 mins
  • Episode 6: Mapping the Difference You Want to Make (Theory of Change)
    Apr 21 2025

    Get clear on how your work leads to real impact.

    In this episode of Plan, Do, Grow, Christine Brown from Future Excel demystifies the Theory of Change — showing how this simple, structured tool can help you plan more confidently, evaluate more effectively, and communicate your impact with clarity.

    You’ll learn how to:
    ✔ Start with the end in mind — and work backwards
    ✔ Map your inputs, activities, outcomes and long-term goals
    ✔ Uncover the assumptions behind your work
    ✔ Use the framework to strengthen funding bids and team alignment
    ✔ Review and refresh your Theory of Change to keep it relevant and useful

    Whether you’re starting from scratch or revisiting an existing Theory of Change, this episode offers a step-by-step guide to help you make it a living, strategic tool.

    🎧 Listen now and put your impact into focus.

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    7 mins
  • Episode 5: Goal Setting That Guides Your Work
    Apr 16 2025

    Because vague goals don’t move things forward.

    In this episode of Plan, Do, Grow, Christine Brown from Future Excel dives into the practical side of setting goals that actually guide your organisation’s day-to-day work — not just look good on paper.

    You’ll learn how to:✔ Anchor your goals in your mission and strategic priorities
    ✔ Use the SMART framework to create clear, measurable outcomes
    ✔ Involve your team to build ownership and insight
    ✔ Break goals down into manageable actions
    ✔ Keep your goals visible, reviewed, and useful over time

    Whether you're creating a new business plan, launching a project, or simply need clarity on your direction, this episode helps you move from wishful thinking to focused action.

    🎧 Listen now and start setting goals that stick.

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    5 mins
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