StrategicSlam! Week 1 Discussion Board
StrategicSlam!
Let’s dive right in and start by actually looking at a few strategic plans.
Step 1: Find and read three plans
Start by finding three strategic plans from public (government) or non-profit organizations. One should ideally be from where you currently work (if you work for govt or non-profit), or an agency where you’d like to work in the future. Choose organizations that are truly of interest to you.
Step 2: Analyze & Post Your Answers
- What three plans did you review? (describe briefly)
- What common elements did you find in most of the plans, such as visions, goals, etc? (briefly). (tip: Worksheet 39 on p. 162 may help you think through common elements).
- Based on what you found in the three plans, what is the purpose of strategic planning?
- How does it relate to the readings/viewings for this week?
Posting Tips: “A” posts are generally about 400 – 500 words, well-developed and analytic, thoroughly grounded in the readings/viewings for the week, and incredibly well organized (subheadings, etc.). This particular DB post may be slightly longer, given the analysis required.
Textbook
Bryson, J.M. & Alston, F.K. (2011). Creating your strategic plan. (3rd ed.).San Francisco: Jossey Bass. (Workbook) ISBN: 978-0-470-40535-2.