Action Planning Workshops
Action planning workshops that turn strategy into clear, achievable action
AraHina’s Action Planning Workshops support organisations to move from strategy into action with confidence and clarity.
Where strategic planning defines the direction, action planning workshops map the path forward. We work with leadership teams, boards, and organisations to translate high-level strategy into a practical action plan with clear priorities, responsibilities, and timelines.
Our workshops are grounded in te ao Māori and facilitated using proven strategic planning and action planning tools, ensuring your strategy does not stall after sign-off but becomes part of everyday practice.
What is an Action Planning Workshop?
An action planning workshop is a facilitated session focused on implementation.
It supports organisations that already have a strategic plan and now need clarity around:
What needs to happen next
Who is responsible for what
How progress will be tracked and reviewed
AraHina’s action planning process brings structure, shared understanding, and momentum, helping teams move forward together rather than in silos.
From Strategic Plan to Action Plan
Turning strategy into practical next steps
Many organisations invest time in creating a strategic plan, but struggle with implementation. Without a clear action plan, strategy can remain aspirational rather than operational.
Our Action Planning Workshops help bridge this gap by:
Breaking strategic priorities into achievable actions
Sequencing work so progress feels manageableCreating shared accountability across teams
The outcome is a clear, practical action plan that supports delivery, not just discussion.
Clarity, ownership, and momentum
Our facilitation focuses on building:
Clear roles and responsibilities
Shared ownership of actions
Realistic timeframes and expectations
By involving the right people in the action planning process, we help ensure your strategy is understood, supported, and actively used.
Our Action Planning Approach
Grounded in te ao Māori and collective leadership
AraHina’s action planning approach is grounded in te ao Māori, recognising that sustainable change happens through relationships, collective responsibility, and shared purpose.
We create culturally safe, inclusive spaces where diverse perspectives are valued and practical decisions can be made together.
This approach supports organisational strategy implementation that is values-led, people-centred, and resilient over time.
Using proven action planning and strategic tools
We combine Indigenous-informed practice with practical action planning tools and facilitation methods to support clarity and follow-through.
Our workshops are structured without being rigid, allowing space for reflection while keeping momentum and focus.
This makes our action planning workshops effective for organisations across community, government, and business contexts in Aotearoa New Zealand.
What our Action Planning Workshops cover
Each workshop is tailored to your organisation, but commonly includes:
Developing a clear Action Plan
Translating strategic priorities into concrete actions
Identifying milestones and sequencing work
Aligning actions with values and strategic intent
Strengthening systems and ways of working
Clarifying roles, responsibilities, and decision-making
Identifying risks, dependencies, and constraintsSupporting governance and operational alignment
Measuring progress and accountability
Establishing clear measures of progress
Identifying how and when actions will be reviewed
Supporting ongoing learning and adjustment
Who our Action Planning Workshops are for
Our Action Planning Workshops are suited to:
Organisations with an existing strategic plan
Leadership teams needing implementation clarity
Boards seeking stronger oversight and accountability
Businesses focused on business growth strategy in NZ
Community and kaupapa-led organisations wanting momentum
If your strategy is sound but progress feels slow or unclear, an action planning workshop can help reset focus and direction.
What you will walk away with
By the end of an Action Planning Workshop, you can expect:
A clear and practical professional design aligning to your strategic plan
Shared understanding of roles and responsibilities
Stronger alignment between strategy and day-to-day work
Increased confidence to move forward
Momentum toward meaningful and measurable outcomes
Our goal is to support action that is realistic, sustainable, and aligned with your kaupapa.
Why work with AraHina for Action Planning?
AraHina works as a strategic planning consultant and facilitator, supporting organisations through both planning and implementation.
We bring together:
Deep facilitation expertise
Experience across community, public, and business sectors
A Māori-led, Indigenous-informed approach grounded in te ao Māori
We do not impose solutions. We hold the process so your people can lead the change together.
Ready to move your strategy into action?
If you are ready to turn your strategic plan into a clear, shared action plan, we would love to support you.
Stories from our whanau
Below is some of the feedback we've collected from our whānau who have attended our workshops or worked with us.
"You have a real strength working in both corporate and whānau, hāpori spaces, seamlessly bridging these different worlds."
Your utilisation of reflection and preparation was evident. You clearly took time to learn about our organisation and our kaupapa. You were constantly present with us and took us on that journey."
"Your facilitation was fun, interactive, while still helping us to fulfill our objectives for that wānanga. I was really impressed with how efficiently our time was spent and how much we were able to achieve! You are great at guiding a rōpū and holding the mauri."
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