Conducting should include

• collecting data from surveys, interviews, observations, or credible reports
• interviewing stakeholders to gather diverse insights and perspectives
• researching community issues to understand systemic causes and context
• summarizing findings in a written analysis that identifies priority needs and justifies potential interventions.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What leadership actions are necessary to address the identified problem?
• Why is this problem appropriate for leadership intervention rather than a procedural fix?
• How will addressing this need improve outcomes for the community?
• Who must be involved in creating the solution?
• When should the intervention begin to have maximum impact?