1 Strategic Planning Overview

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3 Strategic Plan

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Strategic Planning – Step 1 The Destination What are our strengths? 6

Strategic Planning – Step 1 The Destination What are our strengths? 7

Strategic Planning – Step 1 The Destination What are our strengths? What are our weaknesses? 8

Strategic Planning – Step 1 The Destination What are our strengths? What are our weaknesses? What new opportunities exist? 9

Strategic Planning – Step 1 The Destination What are our strengths? What are our weaknesses? What new opportunities exist? What threats do we need to watch out for? 10

Strategic Planning – Step 1 The Destination What are our strengths? What are our weaknesses? What new opportunities exist? What threats do we need to watch out for? What trends do we need to pay attention to? 11

Strategic Planning – Step 1 The Destination What are our strengths? What are our weaknesses? What new opportunities exist? What threats do we need to watch out for? What trends do we need to pay attention to? 12

13 Navigate to 1527 Territory Dr., Bismarck, ND Strategic Plan Navigate to Goal 1: By 2013, RSVP will …

14 Unintended Consequences When events turn out in ways unexpected and unplanned for.

15 Explore almost any Issue or Problem Trends Events Innovations Change Goals Implications Wheel Application Implications Wheel

16 What are the implications if … What might happen if …

17 Goal What might happen if this goal is pursued? 1 st Order Implication

18 1 st Order Implication Goal 2 nd Order What might happen next if this this thing happens? One possibility is … Another possibility is …

19 Goal 2 nd Order 3 rd Order One possibility is … What might happen next if this thing happens? Another possibility is … 1 st Order Implication

20 Goal 2 nd Order 3 rd Order 1 st Order Implication

21 Unintended Consequences Result From … Considering only positive outcomes and ignoring possible danger signs. Considering only negative outcomes and missing possible opportunities.

Strategic Planning – Step 2 Planning the Route 22 Segment 1: Travel on I-94 eastbound to Exit 157 Segment 2: Turn right and travel north on Divide Avenue for 2 miles Segment 3: Turn right on …

Strategic Planning – Step 2 Planning the Route 23 Strategic Plan Goal 1 Strategies/Action Steps

Strategic Planning – Step 2 Planning the Route 24 Goal 1 Strategies/Action Steps Timelines Strategic Plan Timelines

Strategic Planning – Step 2 Planning the Route 25 Goal 1 Strategies/Action Steps TimelinesPeople Responsible or Involved Strategic Plan People Responsible or Involved

Strategic Planning – Step 2 Planning the Route 26 Goal 1 Strategies/Action Steps TimelinesPeople Responsible or Involved Considerations Strategic Plan Considerations

Strategic Planning – Step 2 Planning the Route 27 Goal 1 Strategies/Action Steps TimelinesPeople Responsible or Involved Considerations Assessment Strategic Plan Assessment

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30 Navigate to … Goal 1: By 2013, RSVP will … Strategic Plan

Strategic Planning – Step 2 Planning the Route 31 Goal 1 Strategies/Action Steps TimelinesPeople Responsible or Involved Considerations Assessment Status Report as of Strategic Plan Regular Status Reporting

32 Unintended Consequences Strategic Plan

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