Strategic Planning
Strategic Planning
Strategic Planning (pronunciation: struh-tee-jik plan-ing) is a systematic process of envisioning a desired future, and translating this vision into broadly defined goals or objectives and a sequence of steps to achieve them.
Etymology
The term 'Strategic Planning' is derived from the Greek word 'strategos', which means 'general', and the English word 'planning', which refers to the process of making plans for something.
Definition
In the context of Healthcare Management, Strategic Planning involves the creation and implementation of the strategic direction of a healthcare organization. It is a disciplined effort that produces fundamental decisions and actions that shape and guide what an organization is, who it serves, what it does, and why it does it, with a focus on the future.
Related Terms
- Strategic Management: The ongoing planning, monitoring, analysis and assessment of all necessities an organization needs to meet its goals and objectives.
- Operational Planning: The process of planning strategic goals and objectives to tactical goals and objectives.
- SWOT Analysis: A strategic planning technique used to help a person or organization identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats related to business competition or project planning.
- PEST Analysis: A framework of macro-environmental factors used in the environmental scanning component of strategic management.
- Mission Statement: A formal summary of the aims and values of a company, organization, or individual.
- Vision Statement: An inspirational statement of an organization's purpose and future direction.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Strategic Planning
- Wikipedia's article - Strategic Planning
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