Strategic Planning: An Interactive Process for Leaders

by Dan R. Ebener, Frederick L. Smith

Overview

Strategic planning here is an interactive process in which leaders, managers, and followers create a common goal together. Ebener and Smith, using their years of experience as consultants and teachers, have distilled their knowledge into a simple step-by-step process that can be used in the three types of organizations: business, not-for-profit, and public. The importance of planning and preparation, prioritizing needs, communication, and accountability in implementation are highlighted.

Introduction: Strategic Leadership
Chapter 1: Set the Stage—Initiate the Interactive Process
Chapter 2: Do Your Homework
Chapter 3: Name Your Culture
Chapter 4: Frame the Questions
Chapter 5: Answer the Questions
Chapter 6: Take Action
Chapter 7: Lead the Vision
Chapter 8: Hold Yourself Accountable
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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780809149209
Publisher:	Paulist Press
Publication date:	08/04/2015
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.40(d)

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