Strategic Planning: A Tool For Organizational Excellence

Knowledge and application of the strategic planning process and developing and implementing an effective strategic plan are key elements to the success of any nonprofit organization. Beginning and experienced nonprofit board members, executive directors, administrators, mid- to high-level managers and leaders, and any one interested in staying at the forefront of organizational planning practiceswill benefit from this course. This course will provide information and discussion on the elementsof strategic planning and a hands-on, experiential process that provides opportunities for you toapply every step of the process. You will create a strategic plan as a class project, which is completed during class time. Offered in an interactive seminar setting, this intensive class is designedto lead you in understanding the definition, value, and process of strategic planning, as differentiated from operational, business, and long term planning processes. Focusing on strategic planningfor nonprofit organizations, you will explore, discuss, and understand: - Key concepts in strategic planning - The steps of strategic planning activities & process - Characteristics of effective plans - The three levels of planning - Four horizons approach to strategic planning - The importanceof pre-planning assessment - Developing a plan, implementation, and evaluation Come bring your ideas, broaden your repertoire of strategic planning skills, and discover techniques that you cantakehome.