5-M Model
“Friends transforming communities through service”
What is the Links, Incorporated mission?
Framework used to evaluate and assess internal/external factors to develop a strategic plan.
What is a SWOT analysis?
Utilize this process to systematically evaluate your chapter’s strategic plan.
What is rubric scoring?
“Enrich communities and improve the quality of life for people of African descent through friendship and service”
What is the Links, Incorporated vision?
In reference to your SWOT, this is what you do exceptionally well or what you can improve upon.
What are STRENGTHS and WEAKNESSES?
When your score is lower than 60.
What is re-evaluate and start over with your strategic planning process?
Five statements to promote a culture of friendship and engagement, community service, fiscal responsibility, organizational excellence and alignment and brand awareness
What are the National Strategic Priorities?
In reference to your SWOT, this is what you can capitalize on or what makes you vulnerable and at risk.
What are OPPORTUNITIES and THREATS?
A method of assessing if goals are being met and if not, what actions should be taken to ensure they are met successfully.
What is Gap Assessment?
Use this model to effectively align your goals: mission, map, measure, manage, monitor
What is the 5-M model?
Goals that clarify what exactly your chapter will achieve and includes a description of the actions that will be taken to achieve it.
What are SMART Goals?
A tool used to monitor and gauge progress of your strategic plan on a routine basis.
What is scorecard?
Success factors that show how the chapter's goals and programs are performing.
What are key performance indicators (KPIs)?
A goal that is within the Chapter's power to accomplish.
What is ACHIEVABLE?
April 30 and October 31
When are updates due in the software?