Discussion Week 7: Strategic Thinking, Tactical Strategies, and Competitive Advantage Strategy and strategic thinking remain critical for healthcare leaders (Burns, 2019). A business needs strategic planning because it provides a roadmap to follow and adjust. Strategic planning gives you the framework to make daily decisions that align with your goals, establishes a course for your work, and optimizes the ability to impact your surroundings. A strategic plan lets you see what is essential, how to get there, the pitfalls to avoid, and the noise to ignore (Mohr, 2022). Strategic planning is also essential because it will show whether an organization is moving toward reaching its objectives, particularly in the face of challenges or problems. In my opinion, the process used by ACHE to develop strategic plans is a valuable and effective tool for assisting healthcare leaders in enhancing their performance and assisting the healthcare environment in providing the best services possible for enhancing patient health. References: Mohr, A. (2022, December 26). The Importance of Strategic Planning. Investopedia. https://www.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0612/the-importance-of-strategic-planning.aspx Lawton Robert Burns. 2019. Shortell and Kaluzny's Health Care Management: Organization Design and Behavior. 7th edition