Very simply put, strategic planning identifies where the organization wants to be at some point in the future and how it is going to get there. The "strategic" part of this planning process is the continual attention to current changes in the organization and its external environment, and how this affects the future of the organization. Skills in strategic planning are critical to the long-term success of your organization. Our strategic planning model determines the direction of your organization over the next three years while analyzing the best course of action to reach your goals. The process works to conserve client resources of time and money while greatly enhancing the organizations effectiveness long-term.
5 Steps for Developing a Strategic Plan
- Write a Vision Statement
- Write a Mission Statement
- Perform a Gap Analysis
- Write SMART Goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time Limited)
- Monitor Progress
Outcomes
- Understand the Strategic Planning Process
- Draft Your Mission, Vision and Values Statements
- Conduct Basic Strategic Analysis
- Set Strategic Direction
- Conduct Action Planning
- Draft an Operating Budget
- Write and Communicate Your Plan
- Monitor and Evaluate Your Strategic Plan
- Evaluate Your Strategic Planning Practices
Remember:
1.The planning process is at least as important as the planning document itself
2. The planning process is never "done", the planning process is a continuous cycle that's part of the management process itself
