The SBTDC uses a proven four-step process for developing and implementing strategies that reduce the planning time and increase opportunities for growth.
Gather Data & Information
What we do – Help you better understand what affects your organization
- Internally
- Externally
How we do it
Help you acquire and interpret data from:
- Market & industry research
- Financial analysis
- Competitor analysis
- Needs assessment
Develop Strategies
What we do
Help you develop effective management plans that:
- Identify opportunities & threats
- Capitalize on strengths
- Minimize weaknesses
How we do it
Facilitate the creation of a plan that:
- Incorporates data
- Gauge the current situation
- Checks assumptions
- Determines key results
Deploy Strategies
What we do
Help turn strategies into actions that address:
- Budgets
- Steps to be taken
- Timelines
- Review of progress
How we do it
Facilitate the creation of relevant action plans that address:
- Leadership
- Communication
- Motivation
- Change
Evaluate Results
What we do
Help monitor performance over time comparing:
- Actual measured results
- Desired plan outcomes
How we do it
Help conduct and evaluate research from different perspectives:
- Customers
- Financial
- Internal processes
- Employees
