This document discusses different types of planning including corporate, functional, operational, long term, short term, proactive, reactive, formal, and informal planning. It provides examples for each type. The key goals and objectives of planning are to bring certainty to future events, provide specific directions, allow for forecasting, bring economy to managerial operations, help attain predetermined goals, and gain an advantage over competitors. Planning turns an organization's mission and vision into measurable targets and helps ensure goals are achieved.