Strategic planning for public and nonprofit organizations : a guide to strengthening and sustaining organizational achievement

Bryson, John M. (John Moore), 1947-

Book 2011

"Strategic planning is an important function in nonprofit and public organizations, and leaders are continually striving to increase efficiency and effectiveness. In this fourth edition of his perennial bestseller Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations, Bryson provides the most updated version of his thoughtful strategic planning model and outlines the reasons public and nonprofit organizations must embrace strategic planning t...

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ISBN:

9780470392515

Edition:

Fourth edition

Description:

xxviii, 547 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 493-527) and indexes

Contents:

Understanding the Dynamics of Strategic Planning
Why Strategic Planning Is More Important Than Ever
The Strategy Change Cycle: An Effective Strategic Planning Approach for Public and Nonprofit Organizations
Key Steps in Thinking and Acting Strategically
Initiating and Agreesing on a Strategic Planning Process
Clarifying Organizational Mandates and Mission
Assessing the Environment to Identify Strengths and Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges
Identifying Strategic Issues Facing the Organization
Formulating and Adopting Strategies and Plans to Manage the Issues
Establishing an Effective Organizational Vision for the Future
Implementing Strategies and Plans Successfully
Reassessing and Revising Strategies and Plans
Managing the Process and Getting Started with Strategic Planning
Leadership Roles for Making Strategic Planning Work
Getting Started with Strategic Planning

LCCN:

2011017844

Control Number:

2508116

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