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Strategic Planning Defined

Vision
A description of the reality you expect to create.

Mission
What you are here to do and your unique approach to the business you are in. [PDF Mission/Vision Example]

Values
Abstract qualities that you prize.

Goals
3-5 critical competencies the organization must have to achieve its vision, values and mission.

Measurable Objectives
A few big, key indicators or measures that describe when/how a goal has been achieved.

Strategies
What ways (how) will you choose to accomplish your goals? (How we go about "Taking the Hill?")

Action Steps/Tactics

Specific steps to be taken to implement the strategies. Each action step will be assigned an individual who is responsible and a start and completion date.

Definitions provided by Susan Smyth, Smyth Management Resources.

Planning
» Business Planning
» Strategic Planning
» Strategic Planning Defined
» Brainstorming Exercises
» Prioritizing the Action Plan
» Successful vs. Unsuccessful Planning
» Phases of Development
Downloads
Action Plan Prioritization Chart [.doc] [.pdf]
Marketing / Business Plan Framework [.pdf]
Planning Template [.doc] [.pdf]
Plan / Goal Form [.pdf]
Mission / Vision Example Download [.pdf]
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