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Strategic planning for public and nonprofit organizations : a guide to strengthening and sustaining organizational achievement / John M. Bryson.

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

Record details

ISBN: 9780470392515
ISBN: 0470392517
Physical Description: xxviii, 547 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Edition: 4th edition.
Publisher: San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, 2011.
Copyright: ©2011.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 493-527) and indexes.

Formatted Contents Note:

Part one: 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 -- Part two: key steps in thinking and acting strategically -- Initiating and agreeing 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 -- Part three: managing the process and getting started with strategic planning -- Leadership roles in making strategic planning work -- Getting started with strategic planning.