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Grenada County Build Better Together 2040 Plan

Implementation Challenges

 Fear of change – although change will
happen regardless of whether one “Plans are only good intentions
takes the initiative to shape and unless they immediately
direct it toward preferred outcomes degenerate into hard work.”
through a rational, data-driven Plan
and strategies. Management guru Peter Drucker
 The risk of feeling overwhelmed by
an ambitious Action Agenda in this
Plan, leading to indecision or inaction
rather than a systematic approach to
purposeful and organized action.
 Potential community opposition to
certain initiatives in the Plan that do
not offer obvious or immediate
“payback” but are in Grenada
County’s long-term best interest.
 Lack of commitment and/or tangible steps by local elected officials to follow through on their
unique responsibilities under this Plan. [As noted in the Grenada County Today Report, this is a core
concern heard from many voices within the community given their experience when it comes to
relying on the cooperation and responsiveness of City of Grenada leaders.]
 Failure to uphold the guidance in this Plan that calls for annual progress reporting and periodic Plan
evaluations and updates, to ensure the Plan remains a fresh and vital decision-making tool for the
entire community – not just for local government leaders and staff.

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