Phase 9

The statewide strategic plan will leverage the technical expertise of the project team, the results of the focus group interviews, and the output of the strategic planning session. The design of the strategic plan will depend on the structural and style characteristics of other statewide plans that have been well-received and implemented.

Timeline
Minimum of 3-6 months from final strategic planning session

Outputs

• Strategic Plan for Statewide Interoperability
• Executive Committee Roster

Key Considerations

• The design of the strategic plan will depend on the structural and style characteristics present in other statewide plans that have been well- received and enabled implementation and
• Realize the process is challenging. The questions listed below can help frame the thinking of those responsible for taking the strategic planning session results and translating them into a comprehensive, statewide plan for improving interoperable communications.
  • How will the integrity and authenticity of the local recommendations be preserved during the writing process?
  • What concrete, tangible objectives best support the goals?
  • What details should be included in the plan that will clarify the extent to which resources are needed in order for implementation to occur?
  • Will the focus group participants be able to relate to specific goals or objectives in the plan that arose from their input during the interview process?
  • How will success be measured?

Tasks

• Determine the Plan Structure and Function
• Establish Roles and Responsibilities for Writing and Document Management
• Design the Strategic Plan Key Components
• Identify “Official” Reviewers
• Publish the Strategic Plan
• Create a Project Plan for Implementing the Initiatives in the Strategic Plan
• Refine Governance: Complete Roster for the Proposed State Interoperability Executive Committee Modeled After the SAFECOM Federal Governance Model

Resources
The following items are resources mentioned in Phase IX as useful tools for developing your Statewide Communications Interoperability Strategic Plan:

• Appendix AC: Link to Virginia’s Strategic Plan for Statewide Communications Interoperability – The Virginia Strategic Plan for Statewide Communications Interoperability provides a sample of how one state has gathered the data, feedback, and technical expertise of interested first responders and state leaders to address interoperability issues. This appendix presents the Weblink to the entire strategic plan and its structural layout.
• Appendix AD: SAFECOM Governance Charter – The SAFECOM governance charter is a sample structure that could be used in your state for managing the strategic initiatives.
• Appendix AE: SAFECOM Governance Model – The SAFECOM governance model visually depicts the governance that will serve, manage, and achieve a locally-driven initiative.
• Appendix AF: Virginia Governance Charter– The Virginia Governance charter is a sample structure that could be used in your state for managing the strategic initiatives.