How to analyze an organization 1) Background: describe the organization, providing overview of the organization and the role you will assume within the organization. 2) Prepare to plan: Focusing on the chosen organization, give careful thought to and answer the following questions: a. What are the new realities within this organization? b. Why is strategic thinking necessary? c. How, as a leader or consultant, will I gain commitment on behalf of the people within the organization? d. What are the critical success factors in this particular case? 3) Develop an Ideal Vision: Once again, focusing on the organizational context give careful thought to and answer the following questions. a. What impact do we want to make on society? b. What is our purpose? c. How will we know if we are successful?