1. Assesses the organization’s internal and external environment in forecasting and identifying driving forces and barriers to strategic planning
2. Demonstrates visionary, innovative, and creative thinking in organizational and unit planning , thus inspiring proactive rather than reactive planning
3. Influences and inspires group members to be actively involved in long term planning
4. Periodically completes value clarification to increase self- awareness
5. Encourages subordinates toward value clarification by actively listening and providing feedback
6. Communicates and clarifies organizational goals and value to subordinates
7. Encourages subordinates to be involved in policy formation , including developing, implementing, and reviewing unit philosophy , goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and rules
8. Is receptive to new and varied ideas
9. Role models proactive planning methods to subordinates