Strategic Planning & Implementation Flashcards
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Which step typically comes first in the strategic planning process?
Answer: Assessing the current situation and environment
Planning starts with an environmental and organizational assessment to establish a baseline.
What is the main purpose of a performance milestone in an implementation plan?
Answer: To mark measurable checkpoints of progress toward a goal
Milestones provide interim checkpoints that show whether work is on track.
Which risk response strategy involves shifting the impact of a risk to a third party, such as through insurance?
Answer: Transfer
Transferring a risk moves its financial consequences to another party.
A leading indicator differs from a lagging indicator in that it:
Answer: Predicts or signals future performance
Leading indicators give early signals about future outcomes, allowing proactive correction.
Which model describes change as three stages: unfreeze, change, refreeze?
Answer: Lewin's change model
Kurt Lewin's model frames change as unfreezing, changing, and refreezing.
What is the best way to reduce employee resistance to a new strategic initiative?
Answer: Involve employees early and communicate the rationale
Early involvement and clear communication build understanding and buy-in.
Aligning individual performance goals with organizational strategy is often called:
Answer: Line of sight
Line of sight lets employees see how their work contributes to agency goals.
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