We’re in the thick of strategic planning season—a time of big binders, slide decks, and multi-day meetings designed to map out the future. But when the unexpected hits, how much of that work actually ...

Repeating the same action over and over expecting a different outcome– that’s the definition of insanity. Still, when it comes to strategic planning many companies simply open last year's slide deck, ...

While nonprofit and for-profit corporations operate in similar ways, there are often subtle operational differences. One significant place they differ is strategic planning. Although both use the same ...

In the past year, uncertainty has been a constant for organizations across industries. Economic volatility, technological disruption, supply chain bottlenecks, geopolitical tensions, and a polarizing ...

Developing strategies for how a business will use its money, materials and people to accomplish its goals is part of starting and running a business. Within the strategic planning process, a ...

Legendary basketball coach and teacher John Wooden said "failing to prepare is preparing to fail." Strategic planning is the counter to that potential dark abyss. Strategic planning helps leaders and ...

Strategic planning is critical in today’s uncertain business landscape. But many organizations start that process with a flawed assumption that harms their ability to innovate: sorting departments ...

The antidote to Mr. Wells’s anecdotes is exactly the kind of deeper, more genuine thought and engagement that great strategic planning entails. Wyatt Wells throws the baby out with the bath water in ...

PennWest University has unveiled its new Strategic Plan, a three-year roadmap designed to build opportunities, advance ...

In June 2024, the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) launched an ambitious strategic planning process. Now, after a year of engagement, we are proud to share our new five-year ...

Leaders said the plan will focus on three core commitments.