The document outlines the idealized planning process, which typically involves 7 steps: 1) defining a problem or goal, 2) gathering information, 3) making projections and forecasts, 4) determining alternatives, 5) selecting a preferred strategy or course of action, 6) implementing the strategy or action, and 7) evaluating the results and repeating the process as needed. However, the document notes that the planning process is often not so straightforward in practice.

1. The Planning Process
The Idealized Planning Process
Many dierent people will break down the planning process in many
dierent ways, but typically these all include:
1 De

2. ne a problem or set a goal
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3. The Planning Process
The Idealized Planning Process
Many dierent people will break down the planning process in many
dierent ways, but typically these all include:
1 De

4. ne a problem or set a goal
2 Gather information
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5. The Planning Process
The Idealized Planning Process
Many dierent people will break down the planning process in many
dierent ways, but typically these all include:
1 De

6. ne a problem or set a goal
2 Gather information
3 Make projections/forecasts
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7. The Planning Process
The Idealized Planning Process
Many dierent people will break down the planning process in many
dierent ways, but typically these all include:
1 De

8. ne a problem or set a goal
2 Gather information
3 Make projections/forecasts
4 Determine alternatives
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9. The Planning Process
The Idealized Planning Process
Many dierent people will break down the planning process in many
dierent ways, but typically these all include:
1 De

10. ne a problem or set a goal
2 Gather information
3 Make projections/forecasts
4 Determine alternatives
5 Select a preferred strategy or course of action
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11. The Planning Process
The Idealized Planning Process
Many dierent people will break down the planning process in many
dierent ways, but typically these all include:
1 De

12. ne a problem or set a goal
2 Gather information
3 Make projections/forecasts
4 Determine alternatives
5 Select a preferred strategy or course of action
6 Implement
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13. The Planning Process
The Shape of the Planning Process. . .
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14. The Planning Process
Not so fast!
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15. The Planning Process
The Idealized Planning Process
Many dierent people will break down the planning process in many
dierent ways, but typically these all include:
1 De

16. ne a problem or set a goal
2 Gather information
3 Make projections/forecasts
4 Determine alternatives
5 Select a preferred strategy or course of action
6 Implement
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17. The Planning Process
The Idealized Planning Process
Many dierent people will break down the planning process in many
dierent ways, but typically these all include:
1 De

18. ne a problem or set a goal
2 Gather information
3 Make projections/forecasts
4 Determine alternatives
5 Select a preferred strategy or course of action
6 Implement
7 Evaluate (and repeat as necessary...)
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19. The Planning Process
The Shape of the Planning Process. . .
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20. The Planning Process
Not so fast!
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21. The Planning Process
The Shape of the Planning Process. . .
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22. The Planning Process
The Shape of the Planning Process. . .
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23. The Planning Process
Not so fast!
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24. The Planning Process
The Shape of the Planning Process. . .
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25. The Planning Process
The Shape of the Planning Process. . .
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26. The Planning Process
Not so fast!
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27. The Planning Process
The Shape of the Planning Process. . .
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