10 Steps to Successful Strategic Planning

by Susan Barksdale and Teri Lund

• Step One - Laying the Foundation
• Step Two - Scanning the Business Environment
• Step Three - Collecting Relevant Data
• Step Four - Analyzing the Collected Data
• Step Five - Stating Mission, Vision, and Values
• Step Six - Prioritizing Needs and Identifying Risks
• Step Seven - Designing and Validating Tactics
• Step Eight - Prioritizing Tactics and Resources
• Step Nine - Documenting and Communicating the Plan
• Step Ten - Maintaining the Plan