An Introduction to the Strategic Planning How-to Guide. The challenge in planning strategically is to devise a plan that is relevant and doable, has broad-based support within the organization and the community in which the plan will be implemented. In this section we will define strategic planning, explain why it is often useful and why it is sometimes ineffective. We will also provide tools for increasing the chances of success and describe the actual planning process.
Strategic planning is a process with an end product.
The process involves three primary components. These include the mission, the strategy and the plan. The product is a working document designed to create a desired future. That working document will contain all of the above components and its goal will be to maximize the contribution of the community. Grabbing the Tiger by The Tail.