Do it now or do it over – with strategic planning, mission and vision statements come first. Proper building blocks for strategic planning, whether for-profit or non-profit organizations, begins with well crafted mission and vision statements.
“There aren’t short cuts for such important actions,” states Don Midgett, business consultant and author of Mission and Vision Statements: [...]
A strategic planning process is a structured process that organizes and coordinates the activities of the managers who do the planning.
The sound of it seems to suggest a long boring session in the boardroom, with managers presenting plans which probably half the room are falling asleep to. A strategic planning process is an exciting exercise, [...]
Is Strategic Planning Recession Proof?
Strategic Planning is a road map to lead an organization or a single entrepreneur from where they are now, to where they would like to be in the future.
Fair enough – but is it recession proof? The answer is emphatically yes! Strategic Planning is the one business tool, which if done [...]
What Is A Strategic Planning “System”?
A Strategic Planning System takes into account a great number of variables such as:A market analysisThe strengths and weaknesses of your businessThe products and services you offerThe resources that are availableThe goals, objectives and measures that you have established for your business, etc.
The “system” then shows you how to develop [...]
I. What is a Strategic Plan?
Business Owners or Managers are often so preoccupied with day to day immediate issues in their business they lose sight of their ultimate objectives. Taking a step back and reviewing their business is essential. There is no guarantee of success, but without it a business is much more likely [...]