Phase 6
Task: Scan Focus Group for Key Practitioners Who Can Represent Each Region at the Final Strategic Planning Session
The final strategic planning session needs to include significant cross-state representation. When attending the focus group interviews, identify local practitioners who are adept at communicating their region’s needs across all agencies, will be active in supporting the implementation and adoption of the strategic initiatives, and can confirm the accuracy and validity of the data presented to the state leadership. The demographic of the strategic planning session differs from the focus groups in that the final session needs to include a significant amount of cross-state representation. Their presence is critical to obtaining shared agreement on the key initiatives that will be undertaken to improve communications interoperability.