Distance Learning: Introduction to Strategic Planning (4/28/2010)

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Presenter:
Jennifer Friday, Ph.D.
President and Principal Researcher
The Friday Consulting Group, LLC

Sponsor: SPCC Atlanta AHEC

Session Description:
In this session we will provide an overview of strategic planning. The session will provide the ground work and rationale for strategic planning as it relates to non-profits. We will review the various types of strategic planning, discuss the rationale for strategic planning, identify how to prepare for strategic planning and determine who should be involved in the strategic planning process.

Session Objectives:
At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Have a basic understanding of the general principles of strategic planning
2. Describe the steps in the strategic planning process
3. Understand the relationship between strategic planning and organizational effectiveness

 Cost: Free

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