Designing Planning Systems

This course explores the similarities, differences and appropriate uses of long range planning, strategic thinking, operational planning, project planning and action action planning. It also explores the thinking processes behind the planning methods, so that you can adapt your processes to meet any situation. 2 days

Make sense of the spectrum of planning processes.
Link strategic planning to everyday operations.
Choose the right process for the right task.
Design appropriate planning processes and tools.
Build accountability into your planning results

Designing Planning Systems Course Outline
Day One	Day Two
Session 1 Planning and "Strategic" Planning	Session 3 Operational Planning
Introductory Conversation: Planning Study: Classic Models of Strategic Planning Exercise: Identifying Elements and Techniques	Introductory Conversation: Implementation Study: Key Elements of Operational Planning Exercise: Creating an Operational Plan
Session 2 Strategy and Strategic Thinking	Session 4 Logic Models and Accountability Frameworks
Introductory Exercise: Strategic Thinking Study: Strategy and Strategic Thinking Exercise: Creating Strategy	Introductory Conversation: Accountability Study: Logic Models, Performance, and Accountability Exercise: Designing an Effective Planning Process Exercise: Personal Action Planning


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