[ Back Home ] STRATEGIC PLANNING Benefits Format Outcome BENEFITS OF STRATEGIC PLANNING Clarifies and orders the internal and external environment Makes the organization more transparent. Builds competencies. Increases organizational understanding and learning. Identifies future direction. Sets a framework for today's decisions and and actions. Develops a rationalization and a basis for decision-making. Sets limits and parameters for the organization's mandate. Sets limits and parameters for the organizations's mandate. Creates a platform for efficient performance. Is an effective vehicle for dealing with change. Builds team spirit. Creates a disciplined process for looking at the future. A STRATEGY FORMAT Identify and clarify organizational mandate. Develop organization mission and values. Stakeholder analysis. Leading questions form the basis. Analyze external environment. Analyze internal environment. Core competencies, culture, meta narratives, leadership, competitive advantage. Identify strategic issues. SWOT Portfolio of issues/options Develop strategy. Vision/describe organization of the future - post strategy. Action/implementation - steps, who, when, with what resources, timing, monitoring. STRATEGIC PLANNING IS: DECISIONS DIRECTIONS DISCIPLINE ACTION INSIGHTS [ Back Home ]