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At this point, the strategic plan is nearing completion. However, it must be connected to a performance management system if it is to create the accountability necessary for success. The goal of this step is to embed the strategic plan into the organization's performance management process. In this way, the expected plan results can be tracked, measured, reported and evaluated. Also, key accountabilities can be monitored so that tasks are completed according to the quality and time requirements.

The strategic plan is cascaded down the organization by presenting the expected contribution of each person at each level to the organization to the overall results. Pushing the expectations down into the organization assigns responsibility to a broad cross-section of people who then can see their connections to the agency's outcomes.

If the organization does not have an effective performance management system, it should develop one in connection with implementing the strategic plan. The content and tools in this section will help your organization cascade accountability down to the individual employee level so that all personnel understand how to contribute to the success of the organization's strategic plan.