Step 1: Gathering and Analyzing Information External changes and – trends that will have an impact on the organization in the future; Internal strengths and weaknesses of the organization; Needs and service expectations of markets and constituent groups Step 2: Determining the most critical issues, choices, and challenges facing the organization over the next 3-5 years. Step 3: Affirming the mission or fundamental purpose of the organization - "Why do we exist?" Step 4: Developing a shared vision for the future - "If organization’s we could create the organization of our dreams and have the impact we most desire, what would this look like in 5 years?" Step 5: Developing Goals - the major results we want to achieve over the next 3-5 years. Step 6: Developing Strategies statement of method or approach that – describe how we will achieve the goals. Step 7: Formulating Objectives - the description of projects and activities carried out on an annual basis to implement selected strategies -- thereby achieving the goals and resolving critical issues. Planning Terminology ----------------------------------------------------------------------------->
Step 1: Gathering and Analyzing Information – External changes and trends that will have an impact on the organization in the future; Internal strengths and weaknesses of the organization; Needs and service expectations of markets and constituent groups Step 2: Determining the most critical issues, choices, and challenges facing the organization over the next 3-5 years. Step 3: Affirming the mission or fundamental purpose of the organization - "Why do we exist?" Step 4: Developing a shared vision for the organization’s future - "If we could create the organization of our dreams and have the impact we most desire, what would this look like in 5 years?" Step 5: Developing Goals - the major results we want to achieve over the next 3-5 years. Step 6: Developing Strategies – statement of method or approach that describe how we will achieve the goals. Step 7: Formulating Objectives - the description of projects and activities carried out on an annual basis to implement selected strategies -- thereby achieving the goals and resolving critical issues. Planning Terminology ----------------------------------------------------------------------------->