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Introduction to Strategic Planning

Most organizations have clear limits on both human talent and fiscal resources that can be dedicated to reach organizational goals and aspirations. In order to stay competitive, most organizations must have a clear focus that emphasizes a relatively small number of key products, programs or services. Strategic planning is a systematic process through which an organization agrees on and builds commitment to priorities that are essential to its mission and responsive to its operating environment. 8 hours

Fee:

Date / Course#:

$158

 Tuesdays 9/30/08-10/21/08
Tuesdays 1/13/09-2/3/09		 F29SP
W29SP
Time: Registration: 
6:30-8:30 p.m.
(four-week course)
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Textbook:
There is no textbook for this class. The class leader will provide handouts, tools and a reading list to participants.
Learning Objectives:

• To understand the main components of a strategic planning process
• To relate the steps in the strategic planning process to your present work or volunteer site
Course Outline :

Week 1:
The rationale for strategic planning, conditions necessary for strategic planning, a strategic planning model and the differences between strategic and tactical planning.

Week 2:
Articulating vision, mission, relationship and organizational values – getting them right first and foremost.

Week 3:
Analysis of organizational strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats; and analysis of lines of business, programs or services; gap analysis.

Week 4:
Setting strategic priorities, establishing goals and objectives, developing an action plan for year one, evaluating the plan and evaluating the model.