Strategic
Direction for 2000-2003
Overview
The
Maryland Rural Development Corporation will focus on six key
strategic directions over the next three years. Externally,
in the community, these strategic directions emphasize leadership and collaborations. Internally, within MRDC's operations,
these strategic directions emphasize technology, outcome-based
planning, marketing, and an organizational environment of innovation
and learning.
Strategic
Direction
I.
MRDC will provide proactive and effective leadership in issues
that affect the quality of life in rural Maryland
A.
Promote board development and representative governance from
the service partners, low income persons, government and business
communities
B.
Implement leadership development training and resources for
staff, board members, elected officials and concerned citizens
II.
Institute an integrated technology system that supports the
delivery of quality services and effective communication
A.
Promote services through effective information dissemination
including web-based resources
B.
Develop and disseminate technology and training information
that promotes viable and sustainable growth and communities.
III.
MRDC will form effective collaborations with communities and
service partners to identify needs and develop results oriented
responses
IV.
Be results oriented in planning, delivery and reporting of services
to communities
A.
Integrate services provided by MRDC and its service partners
to address identified needs and issues
B.
Promote quality and affordable water and waste management
services to rural low-moderate communities
C.
Implement strategies to improve economic conditions in rural
low-income communities
D.
Increase the number of service opportunities for transportation
services to rural communities
E.
Develop effective full day, full year child development services
to meet the need of families seeking self-sufficiency
F.
Increase the number of available safe, affordable rental housing
units available to low-moderate income households
G.
Promote home ownership through counseling and technical assistance
V.
Promote the agency's vision and services to rural Maryland
A.
Develop cause related marketing policies to promote resource
development
VI.
Create a human resource environment that promotes innovation,
learning and the retention of quality staff.
A.
Develop management structures to effectively plan, implement
and administer quality services to rural Maryland
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