The strategic planning model

Review the Course Objectives, accessed by clicking on the “Syllabus” tab on the left-hand side of the page, then scroll down to the “Course Objectives”. How will accomplishing these objectives support your success in management? What risks or challenges might a manager encounter if they have not mastered these objectives? Explain.
Strategy is used by leaders to establish the direction an organization will take to achieve or maintain competitive advantage. How is strategy different from an organization’s vision and mission?
The strategic planning model has four steps: assessments; strategy formulation; implementation of the plan; and evaluation of the results. Explain how this model along with strategic analysis is used to identify and assess an organization’s micro and macro environment.
How are strategic planning and the analysis process used to facilitate an organization’s ability to initiate, formulate and implement strategies?

 

The strategic planning model

 

Describe the strategic planning model you have chosen for your organization.
Part 1: Organizational Structure
Analyze the framework of a strategic plan.
Evaluate the relationship between the strategic plan and organizational mission, vision, and values.
Part 2: Environmental Analysis and Setting Strategic Goals
Include your SWOT Analysis.
Evaluate the significance and implications of an external environmental analysis in the development of a strategic plan.
Analyze evolving external issues that can have an impact on the strategic plan.
Evaluate benefits of competitive analysis as part of the strategic planning process.