How to Write a Strategic Plan

Overview

Organizations use a strategic plan to define goals and map the strategies needed to reach those goals. Simple-to-follow steps for this process can be found in this guide. Included are downloadable worksheets useful for gathering the information needed for each of the 10 steps and a slide template that, once completed, can be used to relay the results to management and other interested parties.

Ten-Step Process:

• Steps 1 to 4 detail the relevant information needed for the task
• Steps 5 to 7 describe how to develop and write goals and objectives
• Steps 8 to 10 offer instruction on implementation and evaluation