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From Dreaming to Design Strategic Choice Framework. New York State AFL-CIO/Cornell Union Leadership Institute July 2007 Jeff Grabelsky Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations. Strategic Choice Framework. Clarity of Purpose. Demand. Reduce Demand.
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From Dreaming to DesignStrategic Choice Framework New York State AFL-CIO/Cornell Union Leadership Institute July 2007 Jeff Grabelsky Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations
Strategic Choice Framework Clarity of Purpose Demand Reduce Demand Apply strategic decision-making process with discipline Expand Capacity Capacity
Strategic Choice Framework • Clarity of purpose / strategic goal / mission • Discipline in applying strategic decision-making process everyday to all choices • Resources • Staff • Strategy • Structure • Achieving success depends on: • Internal organizational capacity • External strategic leverage
Strategic Choice Framework High Increased probability of achieving strategic goal External Strategic Leverage Low Internal Organizational Capacity High
Active members Financial resources Political action program Organizing program New member orientation Worksite stewards Communications structure Regular events to promote solidarity Spirit and energy Leadership skill / vision / courage Membership education and training programs Skilled staff New leaders program Strategic plan Resources to implement Structure to support strategy Internal Organizational Capacity
Strength of economy Financial strength of adversaries Supportive elected officials Regulatory environment Labor movement solidarity Favorable media coverage Favorable public opinion Relationship with social justice organizations / allies Union density in industry / region Adversaries united / well-organized Adversaries vulnerable to worker actions External Strategic Leverage