Friday, 23 October 2026 & Monday, 26 October 2026
11:00 - 14:30
This online seminar is addressed primarily to the grantee organisations of the “Protecting Democracy, Human Rights and the Rule of Law through an Open Civic Space” (PLATO) Programme in Greece and Cyprus, as well as to Civil Society Organisations more broadly.
Part A — Review of the 2026 Plan Implementation
23 October 2026
The aim of Part A is to assess the implementation and monitoring of the existing plan through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), the identification and management of risks and issues that arose, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA). By the end of the session, participants will have a clear picture of what worked, what did not, and why.
11:00 – 11:15 | Introduction
- Introductions and expectations for the seminar
- Linking the session to the existing 2026 plan
11:15 – 11:50 | Evaluation through KPIs
- Review of Lead vs Lag Indicators
- Analysis of the organisation’s indicators — what do they really tell us?
11:50 – 12:25 | Risks & Issues
- Framework for assessing risks and issues
- Analysis of a risk or issue that actually arose during implementation
12:25 – 12:40 | Break
12:40 – 13:20 | Root Cause Analysis
- Root Cause Analysis methodology
- Applying RCA to an issue that arose during implementation
13:20 – 13:50 | Follow-up & the Human Factor
- Reflection: how do we monitor progress, and what worked or did not work?
13:50 – 14:15 | Synthesis
- Is it a planning issue or an implementation/follow-up issue?
14:15 – 14:30 | Closing
- Questions and closing of Part A
Part B — Foundations for the 2027 Strategic Plan
26 October 2026
Building on the review conducted in Part A, the aim is to confirm or strategically revise the organisation’s Vision and Mission, connect its Goals with its Actions, establish priorities and SMART objectives for the coming year, assess funding sustainability, and update its one-page plan.
11:00 – 11:15 | Introduction
- Link to Part A
11:15 – 11:45 | Vision, Mission & Theory of Change
- When should an organisation’s Vision and Mission be revised?
- Confirming the organisation’s Vision and Mission or identifying the need for targeted revisions
- Theory of Change — how purpose translates into action
- Connecting the organisation’s goals with its actions
11:45 – 12:30 | SMART Objectives for 2027
- Review of the SMART framework
- Priorities and SMART objective(s) for the coming year
12:30 – 12:45 | Break
12:45 – 13:15 | Funding Sustainability
- Funding sustainability and diversification as a strategic risk
- Reflection on the organisation’s funding framework
13:15 – 13:45 | KPIs & Updating the One-Page Plan
- KPIs for the coming year
- Updating the one-page plan and assigning responsibilities
13:45 – 14:15 | Feedback on Draft Plans
14:15 – 14:30 | Seminar Closing
How Can I Participate?
To participate in the seminar, please click “Register”, select the seminar date, and complete the registration form.
Greek Sign Language interpretation can be provided upon request. Confirmation of participation will be sent electronically as soon as possible. For further information, please contact us at +30 210 7259306.
About the Trainer
Olga Matsouki is the founder of OMpath (established in 2013), which provides training, consulting, and coaching programmes designed to support the development of individuals and teams, helping them improve operational organisation, adaptability, and engagement, while strengthening adherence and resilience skills.
As a trainer at the Medical Coaching Institute, she trains healthcare professionals and caregivers in areas including the development of adherence skills, communication with patients, stress management, and self-support techniques. She has extensive experience in Coaching & Mentoring in both the business and healthcare sectors.
She also delivers training programmes on business improvement, project management, strategic planning, and organisational development for Management Teams and Project Teams. Her experience in developing organisational structures and frameworks, as well as managing cultural diversity in the workplace, was gained during her extensive career in the multinational pharmaceutical sector.
Olga Matsouki delivers Social Dynamo training on strategic planning and the fundamental principles of project management.
PLATO PROGRAMME
The programme ‘Protecting democracy, human rights, and the rule of law through an open civic space’ (PLATO) aims to protect, promote and raise awareness of EU fundamental rights & values by supporting Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Greece & Cyprus active in these fields, by increasing their knowledge, capacity and sustainability. PLATO is co-funded by the European Union (90% funding rate), through the Citizens, Equality, Rights, and Values programme* (CERV-2024-CITIZENS-VALUES), and by the Bodossaki Foundation and NGO Support Centre (10% funding rate), with the total grant amounting to €3.1 million. PLATO is coordinated by the Bodossaki Foundation (Greece) in consortium with the NGO Support Centre (Cyprus).
This event will take place in Greek. For further information, please visit the Greek version of this page.