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5 <br /> OCES Strategic Plan-2014 <br /> Introduction <br /> By definition, a strategic plan aligns an organization's operations and budget structure with <br /> organizational goals and priorities. The OCES Strategic Plan does not describe how OCES will respond to <br /> an emergency or disaster, but rather focuses our efforts on strategic approaches so that we will be <br /> better prepared to respond and recover from <br /> emergencies and disasters.Thgoal of this effort is to .I 11 I <br /> iJ ` IW <br /> develo p resilient and stability within OCES b providing . e D16 D16n identifies <br /> a roadmap to our desired end state that incorporates <br /> the organizoti6n,wants to be at <br /> coordinated thought, planning,and structure. It will <br /> enable the department to continue moving forward in V some Doint in time in the future. <br /> each program area, independent of a change in staff due <br /> o et there. <br /> to attrition. It is designed to be a practical,flexible,and <br /> long-term guide that will direct our efforts in order to <br /> eventually realize our vision. <br /> Development Process <br /> This Strategic Plan was developed during a three(3)month planning period that incorporated multiple <br /> meetings with OCES senior leadership,SMEs, and staff feedback. Each meeting was approximately 3-5 <br /> hours in length,and was facilitated by SME's and senior leadership within OCES. Some of the SMEs <br /> attended in person, others provided critical feedback on our goals and objectives. <br /> The strategic planning process was performed in six(6)steps: <br /> 1. Review of Diamonds and Stones <br /> 2. Vision Development <br /> 3. Identification of Strengths,Weaknesses,Opportunities,and Threats (SWOT analysis) <br /> 4. Mission Statement Development <br /> 5. Goals and Objectives <br /> 6. Approach to implementation (including evaluation of the plan's effectiveness) <br /> Diamonds and Stones <br /> On June 4-6, 2013, Mr.Archie Tow(http://archietew.com)delivered several enlightening leadership and <br /> organizational change meetings with OCES staff. One outcome of these meetings included the results of <br /> several brainstorming sessions that enabled each employee to identify the good and bad of our <br /> organization in a guilt free, no-fault atmosphere.The document is called "Diamonds and Stones". <br /> Diamonds are things that we do well and we should continue to pursue.The Stones are our <br /> opportunities for improvement. If we focus intense pressure on the Stones,we can turn them into <br /> Diamonds. Key categories in the"Diamond and Stones" document include: Pay,Work/Life Balance, <br /> Interpersonal Communications,Work/Job Satisfaction,and Facility/Equipment. <br /> Introduction <br />