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| | '''Strategic planning skills''' are part of a high-leverage organizational strategy that is used in both small and large companies and across nearly all business/professional sectors.<ref>[https://www.indeed.com/hire/c/info/what-is-strategic-planning-a-definition?aceid=&gclsrc=ds What is Strategic Planning: A Definition], Indeed</ref> | | '''Strategic planning skills''' are part of a high-leverage organizational strategy that is used in both small and large companies and across nearly all business/professional sectors.<ref>[https://www.indeed.com/hire/c/info/what-is-strategic-planning-a-definition?aceid=&gclsrc=ds What is Strategic Planning: A Definition], Indeed</ref> |
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| | + | Definitionally, strategic planning is: |
| | + | {{Cquote|Strategic planning is a process used by organizations to identify their goals, the strategies necessary to accomplish those goals and the internal performance management system used to monitor and evaluate progress. Most organizations use a SWOT or gap analysis to identify the underlying factors driving their current performance. This, in turn, provides information regarding the most high-leverage strategies to create change. |
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| | + | Companies looking to optimize their performance and growth rely on a strategic planner, meaning a person who is dedicated solely to carefully planning the actions a company needs to take to reach their full potential. |
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| | + | The strategic planning process culminates in the development of a strategic plan document that serves as the organization’s collective roadmap. While each organization is unique, the essential elements of a strategic plan include: |
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| | + | - Clear mission and vision statements to frame the context of the document |
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| | + | - Clear timelines for strategy implementation and progress monitoring |
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| | + | - Quarterly benchmarks or objectives that will inform progress towards annual goals |
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| | + | - Identification of the data sources used to track progress |
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| | + | - Indication of the individuals and/or offices responsible for each strategy |
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| | + | An effective strategic planning process is required for all organizational processes, from human resource policy implementation to financial growth goals. Whatever the goal, you can create a performance improvement plan to streamline the processes you undertake to further your company’s growth.<ref>[https://www.indeed.com/hire/c/info/what-is-strategic-planning-a-definition?aceid=&gclsrc=ds What is Strategic Planning: A Definition], Indeed</ref> |
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