Strategic Leadership and Governance Flashcards

When setting organizational priorities, which strategic planning framework uses vision, mission, goals, objectives, and action steps in a hierarchical structure?

Answer: Strategic plan hierarchy

A strategic plan hierarchy moves from broad aspirational vision through mission and goals down to measurable objectives and specific action steps.

A park executive who uses data to demonstrate the economic impact of parks to elected officials is engaging in:

Answer: Evidence-based advocacy

Evidence-based advocacy uses research and data to make a compelling case to decision-makers for resources, policies, or support.

Succession planning in a park agency involves:

Answer: Identifying and developing future leaders to fill key roles when vacancies occur

Succession planning ensures organizational continuity by preparing internal candidates to assume leadership responsibilities when key positions become vacant.

The balanced scorecard approach to measuring agency performance evaluates outcomes across how many primary perspectives?

Answer: Four

The balanced scorecard measures performance from four perspectives: financial, customer, internal processes, and learning and growth.

When a park director faces conflicting demands from elected officials, community groups, and staff simultaneously, the appropriate leadership approach is to:

Answer: Apply stakeholder analysis to understand interests and facilitate transparent, values-based decisions

Stakeholder analysis helps leaders understand each group's interests, power, and influence, enabling transparent decision-making grounded in the agency's mission.

A conflict of interest policy for park board members requires members to:

Answer: Recuse themselves from any vote involving personal financial benefit

Conflict of interest policies require board members to disclose and step back from decisions where personal financial or relational interests could compromise impartial judgment.