The Strategic Plan
Why should we plan?
to agree on our direction and ambition
to agree how we are going to get there
to agree on the milestones along the way
to agree on roles and responsibilities
to make sure we have the right resources
to ensure everyone involved is committed to our plan
Strategic planning generally delivers the following benefits:
Clearly defines the purpose of the organisation and establishes realistic goals and objectives consistent with that mission in a defined time frame within the organisation’s capacity for implementation.
Communicates those goals and objectives to the organisation’s stakeholders.
Develops a sense of ownership of the plan.
Ensures the most effective use is made of the organisation’s resources by focusing the resources on the key priorities.
Provides a base from which progress can be measured and establishes a mechanism for informed change when needed.
Provides clearer focus for the organisation, allowing more efficiency and effectiveness.
Identifies and addresses major problems in the organisation.