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::::<sup>''by Stanley R. Pokras''</sup> | ::::<sup>''by Stanley R. Pokras''</sup> | ||
== | ==A '''Vision''' is usually a written “Vision Statement.” It provides overall guidance for a project, program or organization. It lays out the desired best results.== | ||
== - A '''Mission''' is a broad area of interest requiring change, potentially expressed as a Mission Statement (see below.) The Mission is derived from the Vision and describes what should be happening to achieve the Vision. == | ==- A '''Mission''' is a broad area of interest requiring change, potentially expressed as a Mission Statement (see below.) The Mission is derived from the Vision and describes what should be happening to achieve the Vision.== | ||
== - A '''Goal''' is a desired target, plateau or intermediate state that is to be achieved in serving a mission. == | ==- A '''Goal''' is a desired target, plateau or intermediate state that is to be achieved in serving a mission.== | ||
== - An '''Objective''' is a plateau or stage defining some level of attainment towards a goal. == | ==- An '''Objective''' is a plateau or stage defining some level of attainment towards a goal.== | ||
== - A '''Resource''' is a) some physical thing, b) someone’s skill, or c) a service that may be brought to bear to attain an objective or goal, or to serve a mission. == | ==- A '''Resource''' is a) some physical thing, b) someone’s skill, or c) a service that may be brought to bear to attain an objective or goal, or to serve a mission.== | ||
== - An '''Opportunity''' is a situation in which it is possible to attain an objective or a goal or to serve a mission. An opportunity may exist because of the availability of one or more particular resources. == | ==- An '''Opportunity''' is a situation in which it is possible to attain an objective or a goal or to serve a mission. An opportunity may exist because of the availability of one or more particular resources.== | ||
== - An '''Obstacle''' is a situation that may hinder or prevent attainment of a goal, or objective or obstruct the service of a mission. == | ==- An '''Obstacle''' is a situation that may hinder or prevent attainment of a goal, or objective or obstruct the service of a mission.== | ||
== - A '''Strategy''' is a “way” to accomplish or service a mission, goal or objective describing how to overcome obstacles, utilize resources, or take advantage of opportunities. Usually stated as a broad concept, a strategy may incorporate, introduce, or summarize any number of sub-goals and/or sub-objectives, each potentially incorporating their own strategies, resources, or opportunities and facing their own obstacles. Any mission, goal or objective may have one or more strategies applied towards its achievement or in its service. == | ==- A '''Strategy''' is a “way” to accomplish or service a mission, goal or objective describing how to overcome obstacles, utilize resources, or take advantage of opportunities. Usually stated as a broad concept, a strategy may incorporate, introduce, or summarize any number of sub-goals and/or sub-objectives, each potentially incorporating their own strategies, resources, or opportunities and facing their own obstacles. Any mission, goal or objective may have one or more strategies applied towards its achievement or in its service.== | ||
== - A '''Mission Statement''' may include the current status, the desired goals, the obstacles to be overcome, and the kinds of resources and strategies to be used to achieve a desired change. == | ==- A '''Mission Statement''' may include the current status, the desired goals, the obstacles to be overcome, and the kinds of resources and strategies to be used to achieve a desired change.== | ||
== - A '''Strategic Plan''' is usually a written document designed to communicate, define and coordinate activities, practices, and procedures among a group or groups of people. Strategic Plans often incorporate a set of variables including mission, goals, objectives, resources, opportunities, obstacles and strategies. Once a plan has been constructed or implemented, a review of the results and/or changes in any of the variables may require redefinition of the plan. == | ==- A '''Strategic Plan''' is usually a written document designed to communicate, define and coordinate activities, practices, and procedures among a group or groups of people. Strategic Plans often incorporate a set of variables including mission, goals, objectives, resources, opportunities, obstacles and strategies. Once a plan has been constructed or implemented, a review of the results and/or changes in any of the variables may require redefinition of the plan.== | ||
== - '''Strategic Planning''' is a results-oriented process for creating plans incorporating strategies. == | ==- '''Strategic Planning''' is a results-oriented process for creating plans incorporating strategies.== | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:57, 16 June 2026
- by Stanley R. Pokras