An effective strategic plan provides step-by-step instructions for launching, growing, or redirecting an organization. The strategic planning process involves: Defining the organization’s vision. Conducting a situational assessment (including validating the forecast/outlook). Setting goals, objectives, and priorities (while understanding that different constituents may have different desired outcomes). Developing a tactical process
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