| A. First, satisfying our vision and mission
statements, the strategy or goal: |
| 1.
Reinforces or leads us toward our vision. |
If satisfied, proceed.
Otherwise, either reject or revise the strategy. |
| 2. Falls
within the scope of our mission statement. |
If
satisfied, proceed.
Otherwise, either reject or revise the strategy or change the
mission statement. |
| B. Second, satisfying one or more environmental
issues, the strategy or goal: |
| 1.
Builds upon or takes advantage of a strength. |
If one or more
environmental issues are satisfied, proceed, assigning the
highest priority to strategies which satisfy multiple
environmental issues.
Otherwise, either reject or revise the strategy. |
| 2.
Eliminates, changes, or minimizes the impact of a
weakness. |
| 3. Takes
advantage of an opportunity. |
| 4.
Changes positively, removes completely, or negates a
threat. |
| 5.
Improves our competitive position. |
| 6.
Changes positively, removes completely, or negates a
constraint. |
| C. Finally, satisfying two standards of
accountability, the strategy or goal: |
| 1. Is
SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and
Timely). |
If both standards are
satisfied, proceed.
Otherwise, either reject or revise the strategy. |
| 2.
Offers E3 results (Efficient, Effective, and Economical...that
is, suitable for the intended purpose, capable of producing the
desired results, and involving the least investment of
resources.). |
