Simple SP Study Guide Flashcards
Why do public safety agencies need a quality strategic plan?
Shows why the agency matters
Sets clear goals
Focuses the agency’s efforts
Gives the agency direction
Describes what the agency wants to achieve
Ensures transparency
Identifies strengths and weaknesses
Measures progress
Why is a strategic plan a process, not just a document?
Topics connect (systematic)
Shows where to go
It’s ongoing
Flexible
Needs a timeline
Mission may change
Focuses on results
How is a strategic plan a leadership tool?
Gains support
Involves employees
Explains the mission
Identifies important tasks
Helps prioritize
How to do an environmental scan?
SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) – Real or perceived? What can be done?
Look at inside and outside factors
Get stakeholder feedback
Identify key issues
Why involve stakeholders in planning?
Gain support
Offer funding
Share important info
Help promote the plan
Suggest laws
Understand the situation
Difference between Goal, Measurable Objective, and Strategy?
- Goal: What you want to achieve
- Measurable Objective (M.O.): How to measure
progress - Strategy: Action steps to reach your goal
How can a strategic plan be used as a guide?
Shows progress
Keeps you on track (North Star)
Helps with budgets
Shows you meet expectations
Clarifies direction
Is strategic planning continuous?
Always updating
Changes with goals
Regularly reassess
Adapts to changes
Six parts of a strategic plan:
- Mission: Why we exist
- Vision: What we want to be
- Goals: What we aim to achieve
- Environmental scan: What needs fixing
- Measurable Objectives: How to track progress
- Strategies: Actions to reach goals
Key parts of measurable objectives:
- Specific: Clear and focused
- Measurable: What shows success
- Attainable: Achievable
- Relevant: Matches goals
- Time-Based: Set deadlines
7 Rules for Performance Measures:
- Relates to goals
- Easy to understand
- Monitored regularly
- Accessible
- Based on benchmarks
- Measurable
- Has targets
How to make a strategic plan work?
Leadership, support, monitoring
Performance checks
Necessary steps
Execution plans
Policy creation
Measuring success
Performance measurement:
Track success with metrics to make good decisions in public safety and other areas.
Strategic planning:
A process where leaders plan for the future and set steps to get there.
What is a Strategic Plan?
- Process: Organized, ongoing
- Guide: Direction and common language
- Leadership Tool: Helps with decisions, priorities,
and team involvement
