
ESS-804 Strategic Planning Fundamentals
It’s hard to be strategic when the internal and external environments are constantly in flux rendering the long-term view increasingly difficult. But an organization without a strategic plan makes proactive and smart decision-making less common. Further it is more vulnerable to sudden changes. Strategic planning helps staff prepare for change even if the guiding direction has to be frequently adapted to suit the changing circumstances.
This introduction to the fundamentals of strategic planning will provide you as a leader of a department, unit or team with how to structure and develop a plan and involve your staff and stakeholders. This one-day primer is a hands-on, interactive session aided by practical tools and processes for developing a “living, breathing” strategic plan. – One day
This course includes an assignment that must be completed prior to the course. Registrants will be emailed instructions approximately one week prior to the course.
Thursday, November 28, 9 AM - 5 PM, $445
Instructor: Linda Pickard
This course qualifies for credit towards the following:
