The strategy for the Glacier County Regional Port Authority (GCRPA) emphasizes understanding and aligning its mission and vision with community and regional goals. By analyzing the mission and vision statements, the strategy seeks not only to identify key phrases that signify purpose but also to compare these statements with those of similar organizations, ensuring they remain relevant. This is achieved through workshops and stakeholder consultations, allowing for effective communication and feedback collection from community leaders.
Another aspect of the strategy involves examining governance and the formation of the GCRPA. This includes reviewing the selection process for board members and comparing governance structures with other authorities. By interviewing board members and studying historical events leading to the GCRPA’s formation, the strategy aims to enhance governance transparency and decision-making.
Lastly, evaluating the effectiveness of GCRPA's initiatives is crucial. Programs are assessed for their success in stimulating economic growth and employment opportunities. By collecting community feedback and benchmarking against other regions, the strategy identifies gaps and areas for improvement, ensuring initiatives remain impactful and relevant.
The strategies
⛳️ Strategy 1: Analyse the mission and vision statements
- Identify key phrases in the mission statement that signify purpose and objectives
- Evaluate how the vision statement aligns with regional goals
- Compare GCRPA's mission and vision with similar organisations
- Consult stakeholders about the impacts of the mission on community projects
- Document the historical changes in the mission and vision statements over the years
- Organise workshops to better communicate mission and vision to local communities
- Collect feedback from community leaders on effectiveness towards vision fulfillment
- Regularly review the mission and vision for relevancy with development goals
- Integrate mission and vision insights into strategic planning documents
- Facilitate discussions to address any potential mission misalignments
⛳️ Strategy 2: Examine governance and formation of the GCRPA
- Review the joint resolution documents establishing the GCRPA
- Analyse the selection process for governing board members
- Summarise roles and responsibilities based on the staggered terms
- Compare governance structures with other territorial authorities
- Interview past and current board members for insights on governance
- Research the impact of governance decisions on local commerce
- Organise public forums to discuss governance policies
- Examine legal frameworks that guide governance operations
- Study historical events leading up to the formation of the GCRPA
- Create a timeline of significant governance events since formation
⛳️ Strategy 3: Evaluate the effectiveness of initiatives and programs
- List all current and planned programs under GCRPA
- Evaluate program success rates in stimulating commerce and economic development
- Collect data on employment opportunities created through initiatives
- Survey community members on perceived programme benefits
- Benchmark GCRPA programs against other regional initiatives
- Identify areas for improvement based on program outcomes
- Communicate program success stories to wider community to build awareness
- Hold forums to discuss gaps in current programs with stakeholders
- Track economic and societal impact of programs over time
- Develop new initiatives based on feedback and success measures
Bringing accountability to your strategy
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