Blog Introduction

Blog Intro

For your initial post this week, you are to summarize your thoughts about the first week in this class and about strategic planning in general in a paragraph or two. You can address any initial thoughts, fears, or excitement you have as well as any questions that have arisen from the readings.

The initial thoughts of strategic planning were fears that I had no clue what a strategic plan was although I have saw and read them. I had googled the definition of strategic planning before our class began but it did not make sense to me. After reading the required reading for this week, I began to understand what strategic planning is and why it is necessary for an organization. I now view an organization’s strategic planning as their road map for where they are, what they want to achieve, and hope they plan to continue into the future. Strategic planning may be viewed as a success plan that enables an organization to continue within a set path to achieve and succeed within a timeline and a given category. I reviewed the Junior League of Fort Smith's strategic plan last week and I did not understand but after I had completed the readings for week one it was like an idea light bulb appeared! I understand! I understand and now I am ready to learn more, I am no longer afraid or anxious, I am ready to excel and learn more about strategic planning. According to Strong, strategic planning has four difference levels: structured process, creative thinking, teamwork, and finally flexibility. Strategic planning is a gradual methodical step progress which determines the mission, values, vision, and the planning stage. Each step builds from the previous step but it does not cease, it continues to an understanding of an institution or business, their viability, and its future has a beginning and ending result.

I am looking forward to learn more!!! :-)

B. Spearman