No one can take a vacation before determining where the vacation will be. One cannot take a trip without knowing the destination before starting out. Planning for the successful future of an organization, project, or event is no different. Implementing resulting plans will effectively meet the needs and priorities, and are consistent with the purposes, of clients. Planning is of such importance to successful organizations that the entire planning process itself can no longer be considered an activity separate and distinct from simple organizational maintenance.
Planning is basic to sound operations.
Planning is vital to effectively address demands for improvements, accountability, and more efficient use of resources. Further, if the needs and satisfaction of those served by the organization, project, or event are to be successfully met, organizations must, at a minimum, know where they are going and how they will get their.