Explain the purpose, initial steps, and importance of the strategic planning process.

Explain the purpose, initial steps, and importance of the strategic planning process. Consider the following questions:
What is a strategic plan and the strategic planning process?
What is in a strategic planning process? Be sure to not only identify the steps, but also define each one.
How does one begin the initial process of a strategic plan? How is brainstorming incorporated?
Why is a strategic plan important? Why is it important for a company to follow a strategic planning process?
Why it is important to ensure the strategic planning process aligns to the organization’s mission statement?
Theory of strategic planning:

Describe strategic planning theory, and explain its importance to the strategic planning process.
How does strategic planning theory inform the strategic planning process?
How does strategic planning theory influence the choices made by an organization?

Explain how utilizing research and aligning to theory help form best practices in strategic planning.
Frameworks and models of strategic planning: There are many different strategic planning frameworks and models. While there are no rules regarding the “right” framework or model, it is important to determine which one is the right fit for your organization. In order to properly prepare your new employees for their involvement in the selection of a framework and the planning process, include the following in your training presentation:

Identify the components that should be included in a strategic planning framework.

Discuss the importance of completing a thorough evaluation of existing frameworks to assess whether or not they meet the needs of the organization. Be sure to address the following questions:
Why it is important to identify and assess a framework before using it to develop a strategic plan?
Does the framework align to the current state and mission of the organization?
What are the phases/attributes of the framework? Does it have all of the components that should be included in a strategic planning framework?
Is the framework supported by strategic planning theory, and it will assist with following the steps of the strategic planning process?
What are the benefits and weaknesses of the framework? How do the benefits support and meet the needs of the organization? How can the organization overcome any of the weaknesses?
Considerations and next steps in the strategic planning process: Now that the new employees have a strong overview of the strategic planning process and supporting theory, it is important to instruct them on the important considerations and next steps when preparing to develop a strategic plan. Include the following in your presentation:

Discuss any important internal and/or external considerations that need to be taken into account when moving forward with the strategic planning process.

Explain the next steps in the process after selecting a strategic planning framework.
What to Submit
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Training Presentation
Create a presentation 10–12-slides long, including speaker notes, that details the process, theory, frameworks/models, and considerations of strategic planning.

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