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Parks and Open Space Strategic Planning <br />Agenda Item Template <br />Title: <br />Priorities and Goal Setting <br />Description: <br />This would be an in depth discussion about determining, setting and communicating our <br />Divisional priorities and goals. <br />Why is this important? <br />This is important because it really sets the framework around how we operate, make <br />decisions, market our services, etc. Creating an atmosphere where every employee working <br />with us understands the goals and priorities will help decision making and empower <br />employees to assist us in moving towards the vision. Without this agreed up approach, we <br />run the risk of working against each other and competing for resources for our own work <br />unit's priorities. <br />Who's Involved: <br />Stakeholders- All POS <br />Decision Makers- Leadership Team, meaning all sup's and managers. <br />Resources: <br />I think the resources would include the Comprehensive Plan, but would also require meetings <br />with focus groups of employees and some of our outside partners. <br />Timeliness: <br />ASAP. I think our employees depend on us having these high level conversations to keep <br />their-work meaningful and effective. <br />Recommended Actions: <br />Announce at all POS meeting that we'll be having this discussion, and focus groups will be <br />invited randomly. <br />Host four or five focus groups to discuss top priorities and goals <br />Brainstorm priorities and goals in strategic session with management team and present to ... <br />Agenda Item Sponsor: <br />Sarah and Eric <br />Strategic Planning Template February 2007 <br />