Strategic Planning Strategic planning provides a systematic approach to planning for future development and allocating needed resources for anticipated changes. Strategic planning considers possible future events and trends, and then bases planning and resource allocation on anticipated changes. Implementation strategies link the plan with resources and action. The crux of strategic planning is anticipated change. . The organization plans for the future by envisioning what the future will be like.
Strategic planning is a useful process for small groups, for organizations and for communities.
Such planning considers possible future events and trends. Planning and resource allocation are then based on anticipated changes. The central focus of strategic planning is dealing with change. Implementation, visioning and goal setting are important components. Effective strategic planning encourages consensus building.