A clear plan is necessary for your organization to move toward achieving its objectives. What, specifically, is the role of the organization in the community? What are the needs of the community? What is the role of the organization in addressing or serving the needs of the community? If you are in a new leadership role with your organization, utilize this process to develop a focus or purpose. For established leadership, review this process and see which topics you've missed or perhaps haven't addressed in a while. Remember--to build an organization and to keep an effective organization going, you need to plan for the future.