Appreciation

Where are we now? Where have we come from? (incl. current situation and SWOT analysis, past performance review);

Aim

Where do we want to go and why? (incl. mission/role, general aims, direction, objectives, goals);

Alternatives

Which ways might we go? (incl. alternative strategies and impact analyses);

  Analysis

  Which ways can we go?

Decide

Which way will we go and why?

Plan

What, how, who, when, where (action plan and budget)

Organise

What resources are required (inc. human, physical and financial) What are the key roles and responsibilities in the organisation structure?

Staffing

Who are the key players? How well does the existing human resource base and organisation structure measure up to the plan requirements? 

What needs are there for education, training, motivation and development? Is human resource development/service a key strategy?

Direction

Who is in charge? Who should be in charge? How is collaboration and teamwork going to work?

Control

What controls are necessary for the allocation of funds and to review, correct, re-plan and re-budget?