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STRENGTHS,WEAKNESSES, OPPORTUNITIES AND <br /> CHALLENGES <br /> • Central to any strategic planning <br /> process is the evaluation of an <br /> organization's strengths, weaknesses, <br /> opportunities and challenges/threats. <br /> This is commonly referred to as a <br /> S.W.O.T. or S.W.O.C. analysis. The <br /> Task Force was committed to an r <br /> open and transparent process in <br /> which any stakeholder was welcome <br /> to attend meetings and to share their <br /> ideas, concerns and thoughts for the -- <br /> future. <br /> The Task Force was composed of <br /> diverse contributors representing public safety, management, fire department <br /> personnel, the public through elected officials and an experienced metro-area fire chief. <br /> This blending of talent provided for invigorating discussion on wide-ranging topics for <br /> the future of the Elk River Fire Department. <br /> On May 16, 2012, a meeting was held with the entire Elk River Fire Department with <br /> the purpose of involving firefighters at all levels with the process and to ensure that <br /> their ideas are brought forward. <br /> Initiatives for the Future <br /> Taking into consideration months of discussion and input from key stakeholders, <br /> including members of the fire department, the Fire Service Task Force has drafted 10 <br /> strategic initiatives. These initiatives, along with specific goals and objectives, will be <br /> the foundation for the future. <br /> "Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination <br /> and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal <br /> — a commitment to excellence — that will enable you to <br /> attain the success you seek." <br /> —Mario Andretti <br /> Page 26 *** DRAFT *** E�c' � <br /> A�-V <br />