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Strategic Planning
A strategic plan is relatively short written document that is visionary,
conceptual and directional in nature that describes a company’s vision, mission,
objectives, and goals, and its strategies for reaching goals and objectives based
on the environment in which the company is operating.

I.     Consultant informational interview.
       a. Overview of company goals
       b. Explanation of company’s current status
       c. Details of existing company problems or opportunities

II.    Employer and employee interviews (If applicable)
       a.   People
       b.   Communications
       c.   Process/Procedure
       d.   Customers
       e.   Human Resources
       f.   Marketing
       g.   Technology
       h.   Other customized questions relating to specific company issues

III.   Strategic Planning Session
       a. Establish a vision statement
       b. Establish a mission statement
       c. Establish company values
       d. Establish company objectives
       e. Complete SWOT analysis
              i. External environment
                     1. Industry trends
                     2. Competitive environment
                     3. Society Trends & Economic Environment
                     4. Technological Environment
                     5. Legal & Political Environment
             ii. Internal environment
                     1. Marketing
                     2. Management
                     3. Operations
                     4. Products/Services
                     5. Finances
                     6. Research and Development
                     7. Human Resources
                     8. Systems
       f. Revisit steps a – d.
       g. Set company strategies
       h. Set specific goals
       i. Establish strategic action plans
       j. Set timeframe for implantation of action plans
Strategic Planning Sessions Agenda

Preparation: Key management and/or employees must individually:

         Create Vision Statement
         Create Mission Statement
         Identify Company Values
         Identify Company Objectives

These are given to facilitator one week prior to Day 1 to compile and set up for Day 1
session.

Day 1:

         Develop Vision Statement
         Develop Mission Statement
         Develop Company Values
         List Company Objectives
         Conduct SWOT Analysis
         Prioritize SWOT results
         Revisit and revise Vision, Mission, and Values

After Day 1, facilitator will provide recap report to company either that day via a disc
or email file or within one week, along with outline of Day 2 agenda.

Day 2:

         Review Day 1 results
         Develop Strategies and Objectives
         Set Goals
         Set Action Plans

Facilitator will provide a strategic plan summary to company within one week of Day 2.
Basic Terminology for Strategic Planning

Strategic Plan – a relatively short written document that is visionary, conceptual and
directional in nature that describes a company’s vision, mission, objectives, and goals,
and its strategies for reaching goals and objectives based on the environment in which
the company is operating.

Vision – A ‘pen’ picture of the company in three or more years in terms of its potential
physical appearance, activities, size, etc.

Mission – The mission statement describes the nature of the business in terms of what
it does, the activities it performs, who it serves, where and how it performs its
function, what it offers, and how it will be competitive. The mission statement should
be shared throughout the entire organization and posted in visible areas throughout
the business’ offices. The purpose is to keep management and employees focused on
the company’s key purposes.

Values – This refers to the values a company sets for itself in guiding its operation and
its conduct and relationships with society, customers, suppliers, employees, and other
stakeholders.

Objectives - Objectives are the results the company needs or wants to achieve in a
specified time frame, generally three to five years. Objectives should relate to the
requirements of all major stakeholders, including employees, and should reflect the
underlying reasons for the business’ existence. Objectives could cover areas such as
markets, product offerings, growth, profitability and technology.

SWOT Analysis – An evaluation of the company’s internal strengths and weaknesses
and external opportunities and threats. A company has control over the internal
environment, but generally not the external which would include factors such as
competition, industry trends, legal and political environment, and other influencers on
a company’s potential success.

Goals – Specific, interim and quantifiable measurements a company hopes to achieve
by implementing its strategies in pursuit of its longer term objectives.

Strategy – The rules and guidelines, or approach, by which the vision, mission,
objectives, and goals may be achieved. Strategies may focus on the entire business
such as a diversification or acquisition strategy or they can relate to key functions
such as introducing new products (product development strategy) or entering new
markets (market development strategy) or selling more of current product to current
markets (market penetration strategy), to name a few.
The Participant Planning Handbook

This Participant Planning Handbook outlines the planning session activity flow and
provides you, as participants, with space to record and express your ideas and
opinions. The handbook provides a written record of both individual and team
thoughts. The handbook is yours – please use it to record your thoughts and opinions,
and to make notes on today’s discussions.

The handbook will include worksheets that will assist you in completing the various
tasks during the planning session. The facilitator will provide specific instructions as
to how to complete each task.

At the end of the handbook, a program evaluation form has been included. At the
conclusion of today’s session, please take the time to complete the evaluation form.
Your candid, honest critique of the session assists us in improving and revising the
planning session process. As you ask of your members how to improve products and
services, we ask you how to improve our product.
Strategic Planning Session

Step One: COMPANY VISION                                          Up to 150 words

What will the business look like in 3-7 years in terms of physical appearance, size,
activities, etc? Consider its future location, products, markets, customers, processes,
staffing, etc.

Below is a sample vision statement accredited to Arnold Schwarzenegger:

      I will come to America, which is the country for me. Once there, I will
      become the greatest bodybuilder in history…I will go into movies as an
      actor, producer and eventually director…I will collect houses, art, and
      automobiles. I will marry a glamorous and intelligent wife. By 32, I will
      have been invited to the White House.

Write your vision statement below. Write in future tense.
Step Two: MISSION STATEMENT                                        Up to 150 words

The mission statement expresses the nature of the business and its purpose. The
statement should describe what the business really is/will be doing; the activities it
performs, where, how, etc. What is/will the business offer, and for whom, and how
is/will it be special/competitive? Every noun, adjective and verb in the statement is
important and must be justified.
As an example, a statement that includes “to design, develop, manufacture and market
specific product lines for sale on the basis of certain features to meet the identified
needs of specific customer groups via certain distribution channels in particular
geographic areas” indicates what the business is about. This is much better than saying
something like, “we are in office machines and supplies” or “we are in business to
make money.”
Furthermore, a mission statement should not read like a value statement. A value
statement is ‘softer’ and deals with softer issues regarding the business. A mission
statement is ‘harder’ and more specific. Compare the mission statement and value
statements below.

      Mission Statement (hard statement)
      Q Corporation designs, develops, assembles and markets systems for data base
      management. These systems integrate its proprietary operating system software
      with hardware supplied by major manufacturers, and are sold to small, medium
      and large sized companies for a range of business applications. Its systems are
      distinguished by a sophisticated operating system which permits use without
      trained data processing personnel.

      Value Statement (soft statement)
      Our mission is to enhance our customers’ business providing the very highest
      quality products and services possible. Our customer support strategy is based
      upon total, no-compromise satisfaction and we continually strive to offer a
      complete package of up to date value added solutions to meet our customers’
      needs. We value above all our long-term customer relations.

Step Three: CORPORATE VALUES                                       Up to 150 words

Describe the Company’s innate values and standards that govern the business
operation and its relationships with society, customers, employees, suppliers, the local
community and other stakeholders.
Step Four: OBJECTIVES                                                Up to 150 words

Explicitly state the Company’s Objectives in terms of the results it desires to achieve in
the next three to five years. Objectives should relate to the expectations and
requirements of all major stakeholders and should reflect the underlying reasons for
running a business.

Highlight below the achievements and broad progress to be realized over the next
three to five years. These can relate to shareholders of the business itself.

Step Five: SWOT ANALYSIS

Strengths and weaknesses are internal to the business, and opportunities and threats
are external. All SWOTs should be strength or weakness, an opportunity or threat, they
cannot be both.

External Environment

Areas that are external to the business, which the business cannot control, but can,
have an impact on its potential success or failure.

Industry Trends
      Changes in industry, i.e., growth, maturity, product offerings, niches, etc. How
has the industry changed, or has it, since the business started? Do these changes
present an opportunity or threat?

          •   Opportunities

          •   Threats

Competitive Environment
         Are competitors entering/leaving the marketplace? What is their performance
like, likely plans, strengths and weaknesses? Does the competitive environment
present a threat or opportunity?

          •   Opportunities

          •   Threats

Society Trends & Economic Environment
       The marketplace (customers, demographics/social issues, distribution channels)
may be changing due to trends in society and the economic conditions. Do these
trends or changes present an opportunity or threat?

          •   Opportunities

          •   Threats

Technological Environment
Has the introduction of new technologies impacted the need for fundamental
changes in products, processes, etc.? Do the changes in technology present an
opportunity or threat for the business?

          •   Opportunities

          • Threats
Legal & Political Environment
       Do current or potential future activities in the legal and/or political
environment have an impact on the company? Does the environment present
opportunities or threats?

          •   Opportunities

          •   Threats

Internal Environment

Internal environment refers to matters concerning resources, programs, and
organization within the company. A company has control over its internal
environment.

Marketing – sales, distribution channels, promotion, support

          •   Strengths

          •   Weaknesses

Management – expertise, systems, resources

          •   Strengths

          •   Weaknesses

Operations – efficiency, capacity, processes

          •   Strengths

          •   Weaknesses

Products/Services – added value, services, quality, pricing, features/benefits, range of
offerings, competitiveness.

          •   Strengths

          •   Weaknesses

Finances – performance, resources, cost management, productivity, purchasing

          •   Strengths
•   Weaknesses

R&D – effort, direction, resources

          •   Strengths

          •   Weaknesses

Human Resources – personnel needs, skills, benefits, employee manuals, job
descriptions, etc.

          •   Strengths

          •   Weaknesses

Systems – organization, structures, technology

          •   Strengths

          •   Weaknesses



Prioritize SWOTs

Now you must note the most important or significant SWOTs. List up to six major
strengths and weaknesses and up to six major opportunities and threats. Differentiate
between current SWOTs and potential future SWOTS.

   Key Strengths (Current)              Key Strengths (future)
   1)                                            1)
   2)                                            2)
   3)                                            3)
   4)                                            4)
   5)                                            5)
   6)                                            6)


   Key Weaknesses (Current)                      Key Weaknesses (future)
   1)                                            1)
   2)                                            2)
   3)                                            3)
   4)                                            4)
   5)                                            5)
   6)                                            6)



   Key Opportunities (current)                   Key Opportunities (future)
1)                         1)
   2)                         2)
   3)                         3)
   4)                         4)
   5)                         5)
   6)                         6)


Key Threats (current)   Key Threats (future)
1)                         1)
2)                         2)
3)                         3)
4)                         4)
5)                         5)
6)                         6)
Step Six:            REVISIT STEPS ONE THROUGH FOUR

Given an analysis of the company’s current and future internal strengths and
weaknesses and its current and future external opportunities and threats, is it
necessary to make any modifications to the proposed vision, mission, values and
objectives?

   1)       Proposed changes to vision:




   2)       Proposed changes to mission:




   3)       Proposed changes to values:




   4)       Proposed changes to objectives:
Step Seven: STRATEGIES

Based on the SWOT analysis, and the company’s inherit vision, mission, values and
objectives, the specific strategies for achieving desired outcomes can now be
formulated. Here, the Company describes its approach to the marketplace.

In writing strategies, be sure to build on strengths, resolve weaknesses, exploit
opportunities and avoid threats. Consider any new dimensions revealed by vision and
mission. List up to ten major strategies. These strategies can cover the business as a
whole (diversification, acquisition plans, product development, market development,
etc.) or they can relate to key functional areas (finance, marketing, management,
operations, etc.) List must do and should do strategies.

Must Do Strategies:                           Should Do Strategies:

1)__________________________________          1)__________________________________

2)__________________________________          2)__________________________________

3)__________________________________          3)__________________________________

4)__________________________________          4)__________________________________

5)__________________________________          5)__________________________________

6)__________________________________          6)__________________________________

7)__________________________________          7)__________________________________

8)__________________________________          8)__________________________________

9)__________________________________          9)__________________________________

10)________________________________           10)________________________________
Step Eight:         SPECIFIC GOALS

Goals should be specific, quantifiable, realistic, achievable, and time-based. Goals are
what a company hopes to achieve by implementing strategies in pursuit of the
company’s objectives. They can relate to factors such as sales, market size/share,
products, profitability, finances, etc.

Below list one to five major goals.


1) ___________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________




2) ___________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________




3) ___________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________




4) ___________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________




5) ___________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________
Step Nine:         STRATEGIC ACTION PROGRAMS

Programs are the tools which set out the implementation plans for the key strategies.
These should cover resources, time frames, budgets, deadlines and performance
targets. Below outline up to four major action programs in order of importance. For
each, specify who, what, where, how and when.


   1) Action: ____________________________________________________
      •   Who - _______________________________________________
      •   What - ______________________________________________
      •   Where - _____________________________________________
      •   How - _______________________________________________
      •   When - ______________________________________________


   2) Action: ____________________________________________________
      •   Who - _______________________________________________
      •   What - ______________________________________________
      •   Where - _____________________________________________
      •   How - _______________________________________________
      •   When - ______________________________________________

   3) Action: ____________________________________________________
      •   Who - _______________________________________________
      •   What - ______________________________________________
      •   Where - _____________________________________________
      •   How - _______________________________________________
      •   When - ______________________________________________

   4) Action: ____________________________________________________
      •   Who - _______________________________________________
      •   What - ______________________________________________
      •   Where - _____________________________________________
      •   How - _______________________________________________
      •   When - ______________________________________________
Step Ten:          IMPLEMENTATION

A plan that does not get implemented is an exercise in futility. Set up a designated
time of when implementation will take place, i.e., January 2005. Develop specific
tactics that help the plan achieve its goals and objectives.


1) ___________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________




2) ___________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________




3) ___________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________




4) ___________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

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23. Strategic Planning Outline

  • 1. Strategic Planning A strategic plan is relatively short written document that is visionary, conceptual and directional in nature that describes a company’s vision, mission, objectives, and goals, and its strategies for reaching goals and objectives based on the environment in which the company is operating. I. Consultant informational interview. a. Overview of company goals b. Explanation of company’s current status c. Details of existing company problems or opportunities II. Employer and employee interviews (If applicable) a. People b. Communications c. Process/Procedure d. Customers e. Human Resources f. Marketing g. Technology h. Other customized questions relating to specific company issues III. Strategic Planning Session a. Establish a vision statement b. Establish a mission statement c. Establish company values d. Establish company objectives e. Complete SWOT analysis i. External environment 1. Industry trends 2. Competitive environment 3. Society Trends & Economic Environment 4. Technological Environment 5. Legal & Political Environment ii. Internal environment 1. Marketing 2. Management 3. Operations 4. Products/Services 5. Finances 6. Research and Development 7. Human Resources 8. Systems f. Revisit steps a – d. g. Set company strategies h. Set specific goals i. Establish strategic action plans j. Set timeframe for implantation of action plans
  • 2. Strategic Planning Sessions Agenda Preparation: Key management and/or employees must individually: Create Vision Statement Create Mission Statement Identify Company Values Identify Company Objectives These are given to facilitator one week prior to Day 1 to compile and set up for Day 1 session. Day 1: Develop Vision Statement Develop Mission Statement Develop Company Values List Company Objectives Conduct SWOT Analysis Prioritize SWOT results Revisit and revise Vision, Mission, and Values After Day 1, facilitator will provide recap report to company either that day via a disc or email file or within one week, along with outline of Day 2 agenda. Day 2: Review Day 1 results Develop Strategies and Objectives Set Goals Set Action Plans Facilitator will provide a strategic plan summary to company within one week of Day 2.
  • 3. Basic Terminology for Strategic Planning Strategic Plan – a relatively short written document that is visionary, conceptual and directional in nature that describes a company’s vision, mission, objectives, and goals, and its strategies for reaching goals and objectives based on the environment in which the company is operating. Vision – A ‘pen’ picture of the company in three or more years in terms of its potential physical appearance, activities, size, etc. Mission – The mission statement describes the nature of the business in terms of what it does, the activities it performs, who it serves, where and how it performs its function, what it offers, and how it will be competitive. The mission statement should be shared throughout the entire organization and posted in visible areas throughout the business’ offices. The purpose is to keep management and employees focused on the company’s key purposes. Values – This refers to the values a company sets for itself in guiding its operation and its conduct and relationships with society, customers, suppliers, employees, and other stakeholders. Objectives - Objectives are the results the company needs or wants to achieve in a specified time frame, generally three to five years. Objectives should relate to the requirements of all major stakeholders, including employees, and should reflect the underlying reasons for the business’ existence. Objectives could cover areas such as markets, product offerings, growth, profitability and technology. SWOT Analysis – An evaluation of the company’s internal strengths and weaknesses and external opportunities and threats. A company has control over the internal environment, but generally not the external which would include factors such as competition, industry trends, legal and political environment, and other influencers on a company’s potential success. Goals – Specific, interim and quantifiable measurements a company hopes to achieve by implementing its strategies in pursuit of its longer term objectives. Strategy – The rules and guidelines, or approach, by which the vision, mission, objectives, and goals may be achieved. Strategies may focus on the entire business such as a diversification or acquisition strategy or they can relate to key functions such as introducing new products (product development strategy) or entering new markets (market development strategy) or selling more of current product to current markets (market penetration strategy), to name a few.
  • 4. The Participant Planning Handbook This Participant Planning Handbook outlines the planning session activity flow and provides you, as participants, with space to record and express your ideas and opinions. The handbook provides a written record of both individual and team thoughts. The handbook is yours – please use it to record your thoughts and opinions, and to make notes on today’s discussions. The handbook will include worksheets that will assist you in completing the various tasks during the planning session. The facilitator will provide specific instructions as to how to complete each task. At the end of the handbook, a program evaluation form has been included. At the conclusion of today’s session, please take the time to complete the evaluation form. Your candid, honest critique of the session assists us in improving and revising the planning session process. As you ask of your members how to improve products and services, we ask you how to improve our product.
  • 5. Strategic Planning Session Step One: COMPANY VISION Up to 150 words What will the business look like in 3-7 years in terms of physical appearance, size, activities, etc? Consider its future location, products, markets, customers, processes, staffing, etc. Below is a sample vision statement accredited to Arnold Schwarzenegger: I will come to America, which is the country for me. Once there, I will become the greatest bodybuilder in history…I will go into movies as an actor, producer and eventually director…I will collect houses, art, and automobiles. I will marry a glamorous and intelligent wife. By 32, I will have been invited to the White House. Write your vision statement below. Write in future tense.
  • 6. Step Two: MISSION STATEMENT Up to 150 words The mission statement expresses the nature of the business and its purpose. The statement should describe what the business really is/will be doing; the activities it performs, where, how, etc. What is/will the business offer, and for whom, and how is/will it be special/competitive? Every noun, adjective and verb in the statement is important and must be justified. As an example, a statement that includes “to design, develop, manufacture and market specific product lines for sale on the basis of certain features to meet the identified needs of specific customer groups via certain distribution channels in particular geographic areas” indicates what the business is about. This is much better than saying something like, “we are in office machines and supplies” or “we are in business to make money.” Furthermore, a mission statement should not read like a value statement. A value statement is ‘softer’ and deals with softer issues regarding the business. A mission statement is ‘harder’ and more specific. Compare the mission statement and value statements below. Mission Statement (hard statement) Q Corporation designs, develops, assembles and markets systems for data base management. These systems integrate its proprietary operating system software with hardware supplied by major manufacturers, and are sold to small, medium and large sized companies for a range of business applications. Its systems are distinguished by a sophisticated operating system which permits use without trained data processing personnel. Value Statement (soft statement) Our mission is to enhance our customers’ business providing the very highest quality products and services possible. Our customer support strategy is based upon total, no-compromise satisfaction and we continually strive to offer a complete package of up to date value added solutions to meet our customers’ needs. We value above all our long-term customer relations. Step Three: CORPORATE VALUES Up to 150 words Describe the Company’s innate values and standards that govern the business operation and its relationships with society, customers, employees, suppliers, the local community and other stakeholders.
  • 7. Step Four: OBJECTIVES Up to 150 words Explicitly state the Company’s Objectives in terms of the results it desires to achieve in the next three to five years. Objectives should relate to the expectations and requirements of all major stakeholders and should reflect the underlying reasons for running a business. Highlight below the achievements and broad progress to be realized over the next three to five years. These can relate to shareholders of the business itself. Step Five: SWOT ANALYSIS Strengths and weaknesses are internal to the business, and opportunities and threats are external. All SWOTs should be strength or weakness, an opportunity or threat, they cannot be both. External Environment Areas that are external to the business, which the business cannot control, but can, have an impact on its potential success or failure. Industry Trends Changes in industry, i.e., growth, maturity, product offerings, niches, etc. How has the industry changed, or has it, since the business started? Do these changes present an opportunity or threat? • Opportunities • Threats Competitive Environment Are competitors entering/leaving the marketplace? What is their performance like, likely plans, strengths and weaknesses? Does the competitive environment present a threat or opportunity? • Opportunities • Threats Society Trends & Economic Environment The marketplace (customers, demographics/social issues, distribution channels) may be changing due to trends in society and the economic conditions. Do these trends or changes present an opportunity or threat? • Opportunities • Threats Technological Environment
  • 8. Has the introduction of new technologies impacted the need for fundamental changes in products, processes, etc.? Do the changes in technology present an opportunity or threat for the business? • Opportunities • Threats Legal & Political Environment Do current or potential future activities in the legal and/or political environment have an impact on the company? Does the environment present opportunities or threats? • Opportunities • Threats Internal Environment Internal environment refers to matters concerning resources, programs, and organization within the company. A company has control over its internal environment. Marketing – sales, distribution channels, promotion, support • Strengths • Weaknesses Management – expertise, systems, resources • Strengths • Weaknesses Operations – efficiency, capacity, processes • Strengths • Weaknesses Products/Services – added value, services, quality, pricing, features/benefits, range of offerings, competitiveness. • Strengths • Weaknesses Finances – performance, resources, cost management, productivity, purchasing • Strengths
  • 9. Weaknesses R&D – effort, direction, resources • Strengths • Weaknesses Human Resources – personnel needs, skills, benefits, employee manuals, job descriptions, etc. • Strengths • Weaknesses Systems – organization, structures, technology • Strengths • Weaknesses Prioritize SWOTs Now you must note the most important or significant SWOTs. List up to six major strengths and weaknesses and up to six major opportunities and threats. Differentiate between current SWOTs and potential future SWOTS. Key Strengths (Current) Key Strengths (future) 1) 1) 2) 2) 3) 3) 4) 4) 5) 5) 6) 6) Key Weaknesses (Current) Key Weaknesses (future) 1) 1) 2) 2) 3) 3) 4) 4) 5) 5) 6) 6) Key Opportunities (current) Key Opportunities (future)
  • 10. 1) 1) 2) 2) 3) 3) 4) 4) 5) 5) 6) 6) Key Threats (current) Key Threats (future) 1) 1) 2) 2) 3) 3) 4) 4) 5) 5) 6) 6)
  • 11. Step Six: REVISIT STEPS ONE THROUGH FOUR Given an analysis of the company’s current and future internal strengths and weaknesses and its current and future external opportunities and threats, is it necessary to make any modifications to the proposed vision, mission, values and objectives? 1) Proposed changes to vision: 2) Proposed changes to mission: 3) Proposed changes to values: 4) Proposed changes to objectives:
  • 12. Step Seven: STRATEGIES Based on the SWOT analysis, and the company’s inherit vision, mission, values and objectives, the specific strategies for achieving desired outcomes can now be formulated. Here, the Company describes its approach to the marketplace. In writing strategies, be sure to build on strengths, resolve weaknesses, exploit opportunities and avoid threats. Consider any new dimensions revealed by vision and mission. List up to ten major strategies. These strategies can cover the business as a whole (diversification, acquisition plans, product development, market development, etc.) or they can relate to key functional areas (finance, marketing, management, operations, etc.) List must do and should do strategies. Must Do Strategies: Should Do Strategies: 1)__________________________________ 1)__________________________________ 2)__________________________________ 2)__________________________________ 3)__________________________________ 3)__________________________________ 4)__________________________________ 4)__________________________________ 5)__________________________________ 5)__________________________________ 6)__________________________________ 6)__________________________________ 7)__________________________________ 7)__________________________________ 8)__________________________________ 8)__________________________________ 9)__________________________________ 9)__________________________________ 10)________________________________ 10)________________________________
  • 13. Step Eight: SPECIFIC GOALS Goals should be specific, quantifiable, realistic, achievable, and time-based. Goals are what a company hopes to achieve by implementing strategies in pursuit of the company’s objectives. They can relate to factors such as sales, market size/share, products, profitability, finances, etc. Below list one to five major goals. 1) ___________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 2) ___________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 3) ___________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 4) ___________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 5) ___________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________
  • 14. Step Nine: STRATEGIC ACTION PROGRAMS Programs are the tools which set out the implementation plans for the key strategies. These should cover resources, time frames, budgets, deadlines and performance targets. Below outline up to four major action programs in order of importance. For each, specify who, what, where, how and when. 1) Action: ____________________________________________________ • Who - _______________________________________________ • What - ______________________________________________ • Where - _____________________________________________ • How - _______________________________________________ • When - ______________________________________________ 2) Action: ____________________________________________________ • Who - _______________________________________________ • What - ______________________________________________ • Where - _____________________________________________ • How - _______________________________________________ • When - ______________________________________________ 3) Action: ____________________________________________________ • Who - _______________________________________________ • What - ______________________________________________ • Where - _____________________________________________ • How - _______________________________________________ • When - ______________________________________________ 4) Action: ____________________________________________________ • Who - _______________________________________________ • What - ______________________________________________ • Where - _____________________________________________ • How - _______________________________________________ • When - ______________________________________________
  • 15. Step Ten: IMPLEMENTATION A plan that does not get implemented is an exercise in futility. Set up a designated time of when implementation will take place, i.e., January 2005. Develop specific tactics that help the plan achieve its goals and objectives. 1) ___________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 2) ___________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 3) ___________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 4) ___________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________