Visioning a RCD Project

Off-Line Resources

• Peterson, Mark. "Strategic Visioning Series: Twelve Keys to a Successful Strategic Visioning and Action Plan". University of Arkansas, Co-operative Extension Service (p.1-2). Reprinted in Ferrazzi, Gabe. Course Reader, Rural Community Development, Brandon University, 2001.
  How to get a group vision that ends in completion. This article is built on another earlier "10 steps". The emphasis is on attaining and maintaining community motivation.

• Walzer, Norman. "Essential elements of Strategic Visioning".Community Strategic Visioning Programs Westport Connecticut: Praeger, (nd.) (Chap.2. p21-36). Reprinted in Ferrazzi, Gabe. Course Reader, Rural Community Development, Brandon University, 2001.
  He draws an interesting distinction between a community-wide vision (of a state of excellence) and a [company's] mission statement which is a goal oriented sub- part. He is very horizontal organization oriented. He says we did not do this sort of thing in the 70's but is mistaken about that, that's when I learned it.

On-line Resources