In the few HISD units that demonstrated the use of formal management plans, only two showed evidence of multi-task planning. TASB provides consulting services to more than 150 school districts in the area of strategic planning. The strategic plan format and content should be standardized to promote clear understanding. The distinction that marks a plan capable of producing results is the commitment of key people to account for specific tasks. Unless there is a commitment of resources, the plan will only consist of promises and hopes, but no progress toward the vision.
Superintendent assigns strategic planning responsibility to a senior staff member.
January 1997 2. Staff member forms a committee of business, industry, governmental, and educational strategic planners. February 1997 3. March 1997 4. The committee presents its findings to the superintendent.