Overview
The SEA Fall Strategy Meeting brought together leadership, stakeholders, and team leads for four days of planning, coordination, and team building in the beautiful coastal setting of York Harbor. The retreat combined structured strategy sessions with informal discussions to align on priorities for the next year and deepen collaboration.
Venue & Atmosphere
- The meeting took place at York Harbor, Maine — leveraging the natural setting to foster reflection, creativity, and connection.
- Facilities and lodging allowed a mix of workshop spaces and comfortable lodging (ocean views, quiet evenings) which helped balance work and downtime.
- The surroundings (coastline, autumn light, Maine’s scenery) added a sense of renewal and focus.
Key Objectives
- Strategic Alignment:
- Review of SEA’s vision, mission, and key goals.
- Assessment of where we are vs. where we want to be by end-2025 / into 2026.
- Prioritization:
- Identifying top strategic priorities: what must happen vs. what can be deferred.
- Resource allocation – people, budget, timeline.
- Team Structures & Roles:
- Clarifying roles and responsibilities.
- Discussing cross-function coordination to reduce silos.
- Innovation & Opportunity Scanning:
- Exploring new initiatives, partnerships, and opportunities.
- Understanding risks and market / external environment factors.
- Action Planning:
- For each strategic priority, setting concrete next steps, owners, timing.
- Developing KPIs and metrics to track outcome.
