BFPD Strategic Plan 2025-2027 - Flipbook - Page 12
Understanding the Environment
An integral part of the Strategic Planning Process is a SWOT Analysis, which stands
for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. It provides a situational overview
of the environment in which strategic planning takes place and allows a systematic
examination of factors impacting the community. Strengths and Weaknesses examine
the internal operating environment, while Opportunities and Threats evaluate the
external operating environment.
To provide ample opportunity for reflection, a SWOT survey was distributed to
the Board Members and staff prior to the Strategic Planning session. During the
Strategic Planning Retreat, the SWOT data was reviewed to determine key themes
and strategic issues.
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