From Plan to Progress: The 5 Pillars That Turn Prevention Strategy into Action

Do you ever walk out of a coalition meeting with a solid plan—only to feel completely stuck once you’re back at your desk? You’re not alone. In this episode, Dave Closson introduces the Five Pillars of Tactical Capacity—a powerful framework to help prevention leaders bridge the gap between strategy and execution.

Whether you’re managing shifting priorities, struggling to keep partners engaged, or just feeling overwhelmed by all the moving parts, this episode offers practical tools to help you move from planning to progress with clarity and confidence.

You’ll Learn:

• What it really means to execute prevention strategy effectively

• Why adaptability beats rigidity in ever-changing communities

• How to keep people engaged and energized—even in long-haul efforts

• The value of precision and alignment over doing “all the things”

• How resilient leadership fuels sustainable, meaningful change

The 5 Pillars of Tactical Capacity:

1. Strategic Execution – Turning vision into visible action

2. Situational Adaptability – Flexing without losing focus

3. Sustained Engagement – Keeping people in the game

4. Precision and Alignment – Choosing what matters most

5. Resilient Leadership – Leading well when it gets hard

Challenge from Dave:Pick one pillar that resonates most and take one intentional action this week to strengthen it. Small steps lead to big shifts.