Overview This standard relates to collating information, liaising and consulting with stakeholders and reviewing all internal and external influencing factors in order for you to produce a strategic plan for the future direction of the organisation. There are four elements Agree organisation aims, objectives and measures of performance with stakeholders This includes consulting with key stakeholders who have interest in, or can influence the direction and strategy of the organisation to negotiation and agree aims and objectives which meet stakeholders’ needs without compromising the quality of service delivery. Establish factors within internal and external operating environments that influence strategic direction and planning This includes taking a strategic view of all internal and external factors which may influence, or have impact on the strategic direction and goals of the organisation. Secure resources required to meet stated aims and objectives This includes determining the type and level of resources required to achieve strategic goals and the implications of shortfalls in target resources. It includes negotiation and agreement of sufficient resources to meet agreed goals Produce a strategic plan to meet agreed aims and objectives This includes preparing and producing a strategic plan with definition of strategic direction. It includes negotiation and discussion to secure ownership and commitment to the plan and strategic action to ensure responsiveness to change and focus on continuous improvement Performance Agree organisation aims, objectives and measures of performance with criteria stakeholders You must be able to: review and confirm internal and external factors which may influence the organisation’s aims and objectives determine the range of stakeholders to be consulted and their likely roles, responsibilities and accountabilities in respect of future aims and objectives inform and advise stakeholders on key issues which will influence agreement on aims and objectives consult with stakeholders and establish their requirements and measures of performance
Overview This standard relates to collating information, liaising and consulting with stakeholders and reviewing all internal and external influencing factors in order for you to produce a strategic plan for the future direction of the organisation. There are four elements Agree organisation aims, objectives and measures of performance with stakeholders This includes consulting with key stakeholders who have interest in, or can influence the direction and strategy of the organisation to negotiation and agree aims and objectives which meet stakeholders’ needs without compromising the quality of service delivery. Establish factors within internal and external operating environments that influence strategic direction and planning This includes taking a strategic view of all internal and external factors which may influence, or have impact on the strategic direction and goals of the organisation. Secure resources required to meet stated aims and objectives This includes determining the type and level of resources required to achieve strategic goals and the implications of shortfalls in target resources. It includes negotiation and agreement of sufficient resources to meet agreed goals Produce a strategic plan to meet agreed aims and objectives This includes preparing and producing a strategic plan with definition of strategic direction. It includes negotiation and discussion to secure ownership and commitment to the plan and strategic action to ensure responsiveness to change and focus on continuous improvement Performance criteria You must be able to: Agree organisation aims, objectives and measures of performance with stakeholders review and confirm internal and external factors which may influence the organisation’s aims and objectives determine the range of stakeholders to be consulted and their likely roles, responsibilities and accountabilities in respect of future aims and objectives inform and advise stakeholders on key issues which will influence agreement on aims and objectives consult with stakeholders and establish their requirements and measures of performance
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