Strategic Planning

Question 1

Based on our readings for week 1, prepare a post of at least 200 words that addresses the use or potential use of strategic planning in an organization in which you work (can be public, private, or non-profit), or an organization in which you would like to work. '

How does or could strategic planning benefit the organization based on what you know so far about the purposes of strategic planning?

Question 2

Uses and benefits of strategic planning

Select one of the examples of organizations using strategic planning from our readings. Summarize and explain in your own words one or more benefits of the strategic planning process for the organization you selected. Describe how strategic planning was used in the organization

Question 3

Strategic thinking

Explain in your own words the differences -- for example in purpose and process -- between strategic planning and operational or tactical planning.

Question 4

Desired end state

In your own words, explain why and how it is important for an organization to identify where it wants to be in five years (or another point in the future).

Question 5

Strategic change cycle

Select two steps of the strategic change cycle, explain them in your own words, and describe how they relate to, inform, or build on each other. Submit your short paper of approximately 250 words in this assignment.