Strategic Planning: An Interactive Process for Leaders

by Dan R. Ebener, Frederick L. Smith

Overview

A clear, concise textbook on strategic planning using an interactive process from a leadership perspective that covers business, not-for-profits, and public entities.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781587684845
Publisher:	Paulist Press
Publication date:	08/04/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	415,133
File size:	1 MB

Table of Contents

Foreword: Leading Strategic Change vii

Preface ix

Introduction: Strategic Leadership 1

Step 1 Set the Stage: Initiate the Interactive Process 9

Step 2 Do Your Homework: Conduct an Environmental Assessment 23

Step 3 Describe Your Culture: Articulate the Mission and Core Values 37

Step 4 Frame the Questions: Identify the Strategic Areas 51

Step 5 Answer the Questions: Develop Strategies 67

Step 6 Get Specific: Write Out the Action Steps 77

Step 7 Discover the Vision: Craft the Vision Statement 91

Step 8 Hold Yourself Accountable: Implement and Evaluate 103

Conclusion: A Call for Strategic Leadership 117

Notes 125