Part of the Small Town Strategy series, this publication presents some of the more common techniques for identifying problems and setting objectives. A problem-solving process which can be used in many different situtations is presented. The process includes the following sequence: problem statement, goal statement; objectives, strategies, implementation plan, and evaluation. A specific example of how this process can be used forms the content. A worksheet, showing the elements of the planning process in outline form, provides a brief working guide to the problem-solving process outlined in this publication. (NQA)