stratergic planning

1. Strategic and Operational Planning What is a strategic plan? Why do we put so much effort into strategic planning? How do we plan strategically?

6. Strategic Directions Provides the basis for all other planning. It is intended to convey to stakeholders the thrust and nature of the University

7. University Wide Strategies Focused strategic plans which offer direction for key areas of University activity, identifying University wide objectives and strategies and informing cost centre operational plans. They are revised progressively through the year.

9. Cost Centre Operational Plans Focus on strategies, programs, activities or actions that will give effect to Strategic Directions and the University wide strategies

11. Integrating with the budget cycle We aim to develop a close relationship between Strategic Directions and the University’s budget and between the operational plan and budget of each cost centre so that our budget priorities reflect our planning priorities.

12. Integrating with the Performance Management & Development Scheme We aim to relate personal goals and objectives to the University’s goals and objectives - through operational plans and University wide strategies to Strategic Directions

13. Integrating with the Quality Improvement System The Quality Improvement System identifies strengths and opportunities for improvement which are addressed through operational planning

16. Mission Defines the focus of the University: The University will provide education, training, research and related services locally, nationally and internationally to support and advance the social, cultural, intellectual and economic development of Australia’s Northern Territory.

25. Using the template

40. Implementation & Review How will you ensure that the operational plan is implemented, monitored and reviewed regularly?