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
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Help you better understand what affects your organization- Internally
- Externally
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Help you acquire and interpret data from:- Market & industry research
- Financial analysis
- Competitor analysis
- Needs assessment
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- Develop Strategies
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Help you develop effective management plans that:- Identify opportunities & threats
- Capitalize on strengths
- Minimize weaknesses
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Facilitate the creation of a plan that:- Incorporates data
- Gauge the current situation
- Checks assumptions
- Determines key results
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- Deploy Strategies
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Help turn strategies into actions that address:- Budgets
- Steps to be taken
- Timelines
- Review of progress
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Facilitate the creation of relevant action plans that address:- Leadership
- Communication
- Motivation
- Change
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- Evaluate Results
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Help monitor performance over time comparing:- Actual measured results
- Desired plan outcomes
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Help conduct and evaluate research from different perspectives:- Customers
- Financial
- Internal processes
- Employees
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