Increasing 4-H Impact

In today's changing society, organizations must constantly shift and allocate resources to become more effective and efficient. As a viable organization, 4-H must also adapt to the changing environment and find ways to reach a larger clientele and increase membership. The author discusses the decision-making or problem-solving process which an organization can use to adapt to a changing environment, analyzes the changes occurring and their implications for Extension, and suggests alternative strategies that might be adapted to increase the impact of 4-H.