Step 2: External Scan
External Environment Scan: Outside Influences
Assess the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats as they relate to the field of higher education and/or the NC region. Review the external market situation and potential opportunities and threats from the standpoint of CPCC.
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| 1. Opportunities: Using everything we know about how our industry works and our region, what possibilities do you see for us? | |
| 2. Threats: Using everything we know about how our industry works and our region, identify obstacles that would challenge the way in which things are currently being done. |
A sample of Step 2 of the form is provided below.


