2. Strategic Planning
is a strategic management tool that can help an
organization map out where it sees itself going over
the next few years, as well as create a plan as to how
to get there. It's one of the most important things
an organization can do in planning its course for the
future.
3. Benefits of Strategic Planning
•Defines mission, vision & values
•Establishes realistic goals, objectives &
strategies
•Ensures effective use of resources
4. Benefits of Strategic Planning
•Provides base to measure progress
•Develops consensus on future direction
•Builds strong teams
•Solves major problems
5. 7 Reasons Why Schools Need
Strategic Planning
1.A strategic plan articulates a shared vision,
mission and values
2. A strategic plan effectively organizes schools,
staff, and time
3. A strategic plan defines how success is
measured
4. A strategic plan helps with decision-making,
responsiveness, and innovation
6. 5. A strategic plan increases communication and
engagement
6. A strategic plan keeps everyone in a school—
from teachers to administrators—connected
7. The best reason of all for strategic planning
comes back to every great school’s number one
priority: students
7. Why Strategic Plans Fail
•Strategy was defined incorrectly
•The plans lacked detailed implementation steps
with tasks, schedules, and responsibilities
•Goals were not in clear and quantifiable terms
•Planning did not involve input of key managers