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Review local newspaper clippings, national demographics, or recent events to stimulate
the brainstorming process. For additional brainstorming techniques, see the “Forces of
Change Brainstorming Worksheet” on page 69.
Phase 3:
FORCES OF CHANGE ASSESSMENT
Once a comprehensive list of forces has been developed, review and discuss each item
on the list. During the discussion, consolidate and organize like forces into groups or
categories. Items on the list may need to be deleted, added to, or further refined.
User Notes:
Step 3 — Identify potential threats and opportunities for each
force of change
Participants should begin this step by reviewing the identified forces, and for each,
identify associated threats and opportunities for the community and the local public
health system. In some cases, a force might only be identified with a threat, while in
other instances, it may be perceived as both a threat and an opportunity.
User Notes:
Phase 3:
FORCES OF CHANGE ASSESSMENT
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