4. Map the beat
Discuss, list, and create
a web to illustrate all the
possible people,
organizations,
institutions, topics, etc.
within the boundaries of
your beat.
6. Focus the beat
Review the web that
illustrates the potential
landscape of your beat,
then select those parts
that will be your focus in
the coming year.
8. Beat expectations
List expectations for
content and other
outcomes or activities,
by day, week, month,
quarter. Expectations
combine measures of
quality and frequency.