PLANNING > STRATEGIC THINKING
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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. |
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