The Immigrant Family Services Institute (IFSI- USA)

The Immigrant Family Services Institute (IFSI- USA)

Geralde V. Gabeau | 2015

Abstract

A new type of non-profit organization is established in Boston, Massachusetts with the goal of relieving the burden of transition for new immigrants. By connecting new immigrants to available services, and delivering customized services that address their social, economic, emotional and linguistic needs, IFSI-¬USA will be the first of its kind to serve as a “one stop service center” to help new immigrants fully realize their potential and contribute to the vitality of their communities.

The mission of the Immigrant Family Services Institute (IFSI) is to be a leading institute of leadership thought and action, providing an excellent framework from a futuristic and global perspective to equip providers and stakeholders to meet the future emerging needs of immigrants in the United States.

This final project includes a business plan for the Immigrant Family Services Institute (IFSI) and a literature review of various theories related to organizations effectiveness and efficiency in light of the new demographic landscape. Making use of Strategic Foresight, the proposal considers both the external and internal environment in which services to new immigrants are being designed and delivered. An anticipatory management model would help IFSI leaders monitor more effectively the direction of the changes in the Immigrants landscape and address any issues before they become a crisis. To do so, IFSI-USA leaders will put people first and treat them with the highest consideration possible. They will create and nurture the environment to facilitate the sharing of ideas, resources, information and competence across functions. They will be intentional about incorporating aspects of Transformational and Servant leadership theories within their organizations. By doing so, IFSI-USA wants to show the way to the future for all immigrants serving organizations.