1. Eastern Indiana Economic Growth Region 6 Strategic Plan August 2010 Approved Version 08-25-2010

2. The Assignment: Develop a Strategic Plan Step 1 Review and Update Mission Statement Step 2 Developed List of Areas of Strategic Interest Teams developed Goal Area Statements Step 3 Conducted SWOT Analysis (Board, Staff, Customers)

3. The Assignment: Develop a Strategic Plan Step 4 Developed Objectives for Each Area Step 5 Prioritized Objectives from all areas Compared Objectives against SWOT and added/deleted as appropriate Step 6 Developed Action Steps for each priority objective (Board in process)

4. The Assignment: Develop a Strategic Plan Step 7 Reviewed for continuity within and between plan areas. Step 8 Made adjustments as appropriate Step 9 Proposed Plan and Action Steps published

5. The Results: 6 Plan Areas 1 Eastern Indiana Regional Workforce Board 2 Research & Development 3 Workforce & Business Services 4 Marketing & Communications 5 Finance & Funding 6 Management

6. BOARD 1.1 Goal: Provide strategic leadership for workforce development. Objectives 1.1.1.1Select Regional Operator/Fiscal Agent (RO/FA) 1.1.1.2Establish measures for RO/FA contract performance reporting 1.1.1.3Begin receiving quarterly reports for RO monitoring 1.1.1.4Align board committees 1.1.1.5Develop understanding of macro issues impacting workforce 1.1.1.6Completed Board Development Plan

7. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT 2.1 Goal: Be a resource to prepare EGR6 to capitalize on opportunities which retain existing industries, prepare for new industries, and support entrepreneurial activities Objectives 2.1.1.1Create a report that will assist regional leadership 2.1.1.2Develop regional plan w/ partners 2.1.1.3Align resources for implementation of regional plan 2.1.1.4Identify revenue sources for regional plan 2.1.1.5Create system to evaluate strategic plan

8. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS SERVICES 3.1 Goal: The WorkOne system will prepare job seekers for employment and connect with potential employment opportunities. Objectives 3.1.1.1All job seekers are able to pursue targeted skills training and education 3.1.1.2Connect prepared job seekers with employment opportunities 3.1.1.3WorkOne Centers will improve availability of services

9. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS SERVICES 3.2 Goal: EGR6 will be a resource to grow the economy by supporting county and regional economic development activities. Objectives 3.2.1.1Align activities with Economic Development 3.2.1.2Evaluate effectiveness of pilot project initiatives designed to advance entrepreneurship

10. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS SERVICES 3.3 Goal: WorkOne will provide premier customer service to its employers and job seekers. Objectives 3.3.1.1System to measure employer satisfaction 3.3.1.2System to measure job seeker satisfaction 3.3.1.3System to measure Economic Development satisfaction 3.3.1.4System to measure Local Elected Official satisfaction

11. MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS 4.1 Goal: ASG will maintain effective marketing and promotion strategies for WorkOne, Board, and ASG. Objectives 4.1.1.1Finalize marketing plan for PY 10-11 4.1.1.2Study mktg & promotion needs 4.1.1.3WorkOne brand study 4.1.1.4Communication channels study 4.1.1.5Develop mktg strategy

12. MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS 4.2 Goal: ASG will maintain effective marketing and promotion strategies for WorkOne, Board, and ASG. Objectives 4.2.1.1Study communications needs 4.2.1.2Communication channels study 4.2.1.3Enable all to be able to effectively utilize communication mechanisms

13. FINANCES & FUNDING 5.1 Goal: Effectively develop and manage the resource base for the work of Board. Objectives 5.1.1.1Apply for funds to support current and emerging needs 5.1.1.2Provide updated revenue and expense reports to Board 5.1.1.3Prepare 2011-12 budget

14. MANAGEMENT 6.1 Goal: Create systems to efficiently and effectively manage ASG's contractual obligations with Board. Objectives 6.1.1.1Implement and update Policies & Procedures 6.1.1.2Implement reporting performance measurements to Board 6.1.1.3Implement data management software 6.1.1.4Procure and select core service provider 6.1.1.5Study organization for improved efficiency/effectiveness

15. MANAGEMENT 6.2 Goal: Create Human Resource policies and procedures that support and reward staff performance. Objectives 6.2.1.1Establish written performance goals for all ASG staff 6.2.1.2Create performance evaluation system 6.2.1.3Complete written performance evaluation 6.2.1.4Create employee development plans