o Strategy can be defined as a series of correlated decisions at each point of time (or steps, choices = tactics) based on the information available at each point of time (= information set) to reduce the dispersion of eventualities (variance or standard deviation) about a particular future desired outcome (mean or median).
o Application of strategy to the field of commerce is referred to as business strategy
A series of correlated steps planned to attain a desired business outcome such as achieving cost minimization / internationalization / improved return on capital (note that these ones are desired outcomes or goals and NOT strategy --- Strategy describes the best possible way to move towards those target outcomes).
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those in the strategic plan.
In Trackermap the above is referred to as the Implementation & Finance sections.
Link between Strategic Plan & Business Plan o Strategic plan decides what needs to be done / why it needs to be done to move towards desired (external) goals and objectives
o Business plan outlines how is it to be done / by whom & at what cost / and when?
o These two entities are correlated “to do the right thing” (Strategic Plan) AND “to do the thing right” (Business Plan). Together they form a Strategic Business Plan.
1.B.2.T2 – Q&A : Strategic Business Planning
• Q: Is the Vision the same Desired Outcome? If Vision is formed later (in Trackermap) how do I know what to aim for to begin my strategy plan?
• A: Vision embodies the desired outcome(s), resources required and uncertainties (risks). Vision is a picture / desired outcome(s) is (are) specific objectives within that picture. Vision is related to Strategic Plan (called Formulation in Trackermap). Mission is a map of the path to attain the desired outcomes. Mission is related to the Business Plan (called Implementation / Finance in Trackermap). Vision and Mission can only be properly and comprehensively articulated towards the end of Strategic Business Planning process.
Trackermap Strategic Business Planning =
Reading Management of Health Care Organizations. Jossey Bass. 2008) draws my understanding that a strategic plan is a product of strategic decision making and indicates organisations direction through its missions and vision statement, objectives and goals, swot and stakeholder analysis. Strategy is a critical element to achieving goals in any organisation. Strategy provides the direction and guides the process of obtaining desired outcomes. The five Ps of strategy plan ploy, pattern position and perspective indicates whether the strategy is short or long term.
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The strategic planning allows the board to set clear goals and develop strategies for the direction of the organization by
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