With this understanding, a contradiction analysis was developed. This analysis was done to identify where the vision of the organization was in conflict with its ability to implement the changes. Whatever drives the contradiction, it is imperative to identify it and choose to take corrective measures by modifying the vision or by changing the organization s systems. To ignore the contradiction creates a plan that cannot be successful. For the team to do a proper analysis of these issues, a Performance Paradigm for Carmel Clay Township was created.
Strategic planning is a unique process for each community.
The Carmel Clay Township community expectations are unique to other Indiana communities with park departments of this size. Performance expectations of this community are much higher than the department s peer group. Given Carmel Clay s role as a suburb with its upscale environs, it attracts many families who are corporate transfers. Due to the mobility of this constituency, they have seen a variety of good and bad parks systems. This exposure provides them models to benchmark the Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation Department.