In our previous post we shared some of the findings from our recently launched strategic plan. The Executive Summary gives a two-page, quick read overview on how we will move into the future; the full Strategic Plan shares more detailed insights on DXF’s path forward. I’d like to pivot from the topics of that first post - how we built the plan and what we learned about DXF’s assets - to think about the adaptations and changes we need to make. Detroit is evolving faster than most of us can keep up with - to stay true to our mission, DXF needs to grow with our city.
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In September, I had the privilege of stepping in as DXF’s new Executive Director - taking over for founder and ED of 13 years, Jeanette Pierce. It’s been a wonderfully overwhelming six months filled with on-boarding to DXF’s energy and activities, getting to know the diverse network DXF engages, transitioning into leading the day-to-day work, and digging into a strategic planning process to understand how to lead into the future.
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