This research develops a process to assist agricultural organizations to adapt to a changing environment. The organization under investigation is the Cornell Cooperative Extension, 4-H Youth Development Program, an educational human service organization focusing on youth. Due to existing fiscal situations and resulting budget cuts. a rapidly changing clientele and a changing focus, Cooperative Extension is encountering pressure to change (Forest, 1990; Merriam and Caffarella, 1991). To facilitate survival, techniques must be developed to allow the organization to construct meaning, take charge of the environment, develop necessary skills and integrate program planning, evaluation and implementation.