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Strategic Planning & Implementation Flashcards

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  1. Which tool visually shows a project's tasks, durations, and overlaps over time?

    Answer: Gantt chart

    A Gantt chart displays task schedules and dependencies along a timeline.

  2. An environmental scan using PESTLE examines which factors?

    Answer: Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, and Environmental

    PESTLE analyzes the external macro-environment affecting an organization.

  3. What is the purpose of a feedback loop in strategy implementation?

    Answer: To use performance data to adjust actions and plans

    Feedback loops feed results back into planning so corrections can be made.

  4. A contingency plan is best described as:

    Answer: A plan to be used if a specific risk event occurs

    Contingency plans define pre-planned responses to identified risks.

  5. Which statement best describes a vision statement?

    Answer: A description of the desired future state of the organization

    A vision statement paints the aspirational long-term future the organization seeks.

  6. Why is a baseline important when measuring strategic progress?

    Answer: It provides a starting point against which change is compared

    Without a baseline, improvement cannot be accurately determined.

  7. Which approach to communication best supports implementation of a new strategy across a large agency?

    Answer: Consistent, two-way communication through multiple channels

    Repeated, two-way, multi-channel communication builds understanding and surfaces concerns.

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