STRATEGIC INITIATIVES SUMMARY

Association or Area Program: Otsego County

I. What are the 5 most important change initiatives in this Association for the next 4 years?

Change initiatives are defined as those few changes that if achieved, would most significantly advance the Association/Area Program towards its vision and long term goals. (Sometimes these are called strategic initiatives, strategic issues, or long range priority issues.) Note: Change initiatives may be either programmatic or organizational in nature.

1. Upgrade technology for the Association.
2. Increase staffing to meet the needs of the residents of the county.
3. Establish secure and continuous funding base.
4. Offer additional programs and strengthen existing programs.
5. Maximize the volunteer pool in the Association.

II. For each change initiative, attach a situation analysis form.

III. Identify (by number above), where each change initiative best fits among the eight issues identified in Strategic Directions process for the Cornell Cooperative Extension System.

SYSTEM STRATEGIC ISSUE	ASSOCIATION CHANGE INITIATIVES
A. Define and describe the Cornell Cooperative Extension system
B. Share Leadership throughout the system
C. Ensure High-Impact, Outcome-Based Programming	1,2,4,5
D. Optimize Human, Financial, and Technological Resources	1,2,3,4,5
E. Maximize Collaborative Relationship	3,4,5
F. Realize Pluralism	5
G. Promote a Contemporary Image	1,3,5
H. Engage in Organizational Renewal and Change	1,3