Strategic Planning & Analysis For CEOs
Contents
1. Five Task of Strategic Planning
2. Forming a Strategic Vision
3. Setting Objectives
4. Strategic Objective in 4 Perspectives
5. Crafting Strategy
6. What Does a Company's Strategy Consist Of?
7. Strategy Implementation and Execution
8. Strategy Evaluation and Monitoring
9. Strategy Hierarchy
10. Factors Shaping the Choice of Strategy
11. Strategic Analysis and Strategic Choices
12. Three Tests of Best Strategy
13. Porter's Five Forces
Intensity of Rivalry & Barriers to Entry
15. Threats of Substitutes
16. Buyer Power & Supplier Power
17. Sample Form for an Industry and Competitive Analysis Summary
18. Five Generic Competitive Strategies
19. Generic Strategies and Industry Forces
20. Linking Budget to Strategy
21. Forming a Strategic Vision
22. Continuous Improvement
23. Information Support System
A strategic plan is a document used to communicate with the organization the organizations goals, the actions needed to achieve those goals and all of the other critical elements developed during the planning exercise. Strategic planning is the process of defining an organization's direction, priorities, and actions to achieve long-term success. It helps leaders set goals, allocate resources efficiently, and measure progress to ensure alignment with their mission and vision.
Strategic planning provides a structured approach for organizations to:
✅ Clarify their mission and vision – Define what they stand for and where they want to go.
✅ Identify key priorities – Focus on what matters most for success.
✅ Develop measurable goals – Create clear, actionable objectives.
✅ Align teams and resources – Ensure efforts support strategic outcomes.
✅ Track performance and adjust – Use data to refine strategies over time.
When done correctly, strategic planning turns vision into action, ensuring that daily operations contribute to long-term success.
Without a solid plan, organizations risk:
❌ Lack of Direction – Teams may not know what to focus on.
❌ Inefficient Resource Allocation – Time and money may be spent on low-impact activities.
❌ Poor Decision-Making – Leaders may react to challenges instead of proactively addressing them.
❌ Missed Opportunities – Growth potential may go untapped.
The senior leadership (CEO & BOD) of an organization is generally tasked with determining strategy. It is executed by strategic planners or strategists, who involve many parties and research sources in their analysis of the organization and its relationship to the environment in which it competes.
Strategic planning activities include meetings and other communication among the organization's leaders and personnel to develop a common understanding regarding the competitive environment and what the organization's response to that environment should be. A variety of strategic planning tools may be completed as part of strategic planning activities.
The output of strategic planning includes documentation and communication describing the organization's strategy and how it should be implemented, sometimes referred to as the strategic plan. The strategy may include a diagnosis of the competitive situation, a guiding policy for achieving the organization's goals, and specific action plans to be implemented. A strategic plan may cover multiple years and be updated periodically.
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UJ Consulting
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