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