Strategic planning refers to identifying the future direction and guiding the organization in making decisions. When an organization behaves reliably and consistently over time, it can be said to have a strategy. The strategy is how the company moves from its present state to its desired state.

1. What areas should be addressed in a strategic planning process (what needs to be considered for a departmental or organizational strategic plan?) 2. What departments are involved in strategic planning? 3. Outline the steps and process of strategic planning. 4. How do you measure success and whether a revision is needed?