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STRATEGIC THINKING

The ability to obtain information and identify key issues and relationships relevant to achieving a long-range goal, or vision after developing alternatives based on logical assumptions, facts, available resources and constraints that exist in a community afflicted by gangs (adapted from: Harvard University)

PROFICIENCY LEVELS

* Proficiency Level – the level of competency proficiency one must command to successfully perform job functions in a gang related context 

Takes into consideration identified needs and trends in the local community afflicted by gang phenomenon into own strategic plans;
Identifies team objectives to be consistent with strategic plan, taking into consideration specific aspects of gang context;

Implements strategic objectives and adapts own professional plan according to local community needs;
Applies strategic objectives to own profession working plan within the gang context;

Conducts reviews and gathers information from relevant sources to support development of a strategic plan;
Changing own interaction with local community based on strategic objectives related to minimizing the impact of gangs on local communities;

Leads and directs a strategic plan to address and outline the future direction of the project;
Establishes strategic performance measures to allow continuous assessment and adjustment of program direction;
Develops and implements relevant policies by building coalitions with the appropriate gang professionals;

Anticipates a demographic change in gang related contexts and establishes a vision to achieve change through the formulation and implementation of objectives and priorities;
Designs approaches and procedures to develop a strategic plan supporting key national goals and objectives related to gang context.

SAMPLES OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

KNOWLEDGE OF

Gang reality

Gang culture and context

ABILITY TO

Develop strategies based on knowledge on gang culture/reality or context

Adapt existing Gang prevention programmes

Maintain an in-depth understanding of the gang context and culture, it’s weaknesses and the available resources to fight this phenomenon;