b'StrengthsWeaknesses/Areas for Improvement 17. Some court partners have not changed with the Court Additionally, the Strategic Planning Committee summarized opportunities for future improvements per the 20212022 Justice System Partner Listening Tours (see Appendix A).The feedback from justice system partners is consistent with the strategic planning survey results and the analysis of the strategic planning teams (See Appendix A above).Most noted improvements are needed in the following areas:1.Improve access 2.Reduce backlogs, increase timeliness, and improve court operations. 3.Improve the court culture and other workforce improvements 4.Enhance communication and collaboration with justice system and community partners and stakeholders.Potential Threats Potential Threats / Vulnerabilities to a Positive / More Optimistic Future (Challenges/Barriers) 1.Economy / Fundinglack of funding; possible economic downturn; funding is dependent on the economy and the County; government organizations cannot move as quickly as the private sector 2.Justice System/County Partners - Prosecutors, the Clerks office, and other justice system and county partners also are dealing with funding and workforce challenges 3.Legislative Changesnew laws and/or changes present challenges for the Court; moving one path and then have to redirect 4.Policies/ Practicesthe Court must be creative and find a middle ground/innovative ways to modernize HR practices/policies (e.g., to increase flexibility, etc.) 5.Staffing the Court will be unable to deliver outstanding services and provide justice without staff; the Court needs adequate levels of staffing; need to be creative in addressing this challenge 6.Constant changeit is difficult to continue to deliver high levels of service/continue doing the work with constant changes; the Court is reactionary; need to be more proactive 7.Resistance to Changethe Court must overcome resistance (internal and external) to change 8.Lack of / Antiquated Technologythe Court may not be able to stay current or invest in needed technologies; systems may become outdated (e.g., CMS, documents, accounting system, grant management, etc.) 9.Changing Community Needsthe Court must be aware of and respond to changing community / court user needs; the court and justice partners must be able to adapt and fill gaps/meet needs 10. Failure to Set Prioritiesthe Court is a large organization; priorities must be set to focus are limited resources and to ensure success11. Lack of Trust and Confidence20232027 Strategic PlanThird Judicial Circuit Court 28'