To support the discussion and learning necessary in developing strategic plans, the National Performance Review intends to provide links to agency draft or final strategic plans as they are published on the Internet. Some agencies are making use of the Internet to solicit comments on their draft plans by stakeholders and interested parties. Strategic planning involves an assessment of an organization's mission and goals in relation to its external environment and internal capabilities, projected into the future by several years. Strategic planning is generally considered an essential management function for most organizations. Many Federal agencies have been doing strategic planning for some time.
Strategic plans are to cover a period of at least five years and revised at least every three years.
Agencies are to consult with the Congress and to solicit and consider the views and suggestions of those entities potentially affected by or interested in their plans.