WMI is available to conduct reviews of wildlife and natural resource agency programs and functions. At agencies' request, WMI has completed more than 70 reviews of fish and wildlife programs in more than 40 states and four provinces.
In March of 2019, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency contracted with Wildlife Management Institute to assist the Wildlife and Forestry Division in the development of a strategic plan, a review and evaluation of the organizational structure, assistance with re-aligning the budget in relationship to the strategic plan and organizational review products, and the development of a comprehensive training strategy for staff. The WMI process included using a RASCI matrix, a responsibility assignment matrix that considers all the roles involved and makes it clear what roles and people are involved and in which way.
In 2019, the South Dakota Office of the Governor contracted with WMI to review the Animal Damage Control Program conducted by the Wildlife Division of the Department of Game, Fish and Parks. WMI completed the review by conducting personal interviews with individuals identified by the Governor's Office, current and former Commissioners, and current and former Department staff, and by circulating an online survey. WMI's review was designed to identify the strengths, weaknesses, and areas of improvement for the South Dakota Animal Damage Control program. Our goal was to provide valuable information that will improve the management program and to assist the Department in its role as public steward of the wildlife resources that grace South Dakota.
The costs for each strategic planning effort vary and depend upon the nature and extent of the review. WMI works closely with each agency to develop appropriate objectives and parameters for the work. WMI guarantees confidentiality and releases review information only to the contracting agency.
