HLS420 DB 1

write 400 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. 

• What are the phases of a typical strategic plan?
  • How do they differ between goals-based, issues-based, and organic approaches to strategic planning?
  • Which approach do you think would work best for a homeland security organization?
• The strategic planning process can bring on organizational change that can sometimes be met with resistance.
  • What strategies do you think can be employed to minimize resistance to change? Explain.
• No matter what strategic planning process an organization chooses to follow, trade-offs and negotiations are important aspects.
  • What are one or more successful strategies that you feel can be utilized to move the planning process forward? Explain.
• How can a homeland security organization's strategic planning process be used to develop future goals and objectives? Explain.
• State A's Department of Homeland Security has included the following statement within its strategic plan:
  • By December 31st, the logistics division will realign its distribution system to better serve community within the state.
• Is this statement an example of a strategic goal? Why or why not? Explain.