Introduction to Strategic Planning

This module provides an introduction to strategic planning. It
includes: 1) an overview of terminology, 2) a background about the benefits and
uses of strategic planning, 3) and a description of a methodology for
conducting planning in simple contexts. It concludes with examples of strategic
plans from public health and other agencies.

 

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this training, learners will be able to:

 

  • Define planning, strategy, and strategic planning.
  • Outline why strategic planning is done, as well as the benefits of
    strategic planning.
  • Distinguish between simple, complicated, and complex situations in
    strategic planning.
  • Describe two strategic planning processes

         Bryson’s 10-Step Model
·                 
Lynch’s Prescriptive Model

  • Consider several practical examples of strategic planning.

 

Target Audience:  Policy/
Planner, Public Health

 

Tier(s) and Competency Domain(s): 
Tier Two – Policy Development/ Program Planning Skills, Financial Planning and
Management Skills, Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills; Tier Three – Policy
Development/ Program Planning Skills, Financial Planning and Management Skills,
Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills.

 

Duration:  ~ 1 hour

 

Continuing Education Information: 
1.0 CECH for CHES

 

Format: Web-based Training,
Self-Study

 

Created/Updated:  N/A

 

Author(s) and Presenter(s):  Ernest P.
Schloss, PhD

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