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Strategic planning--which style do you need?

B Taylor

    Long Range Planning
    |May 10, 1984
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    This article overviews strategic planning schools of thought, emphasizing adaptability. It guides leaders in assessing and enhancing organizational planning capabilities for better change management.

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    Area of Science:

    • Business Strategy
    • Organizational Management
    • Strategic Planning

    Background:

    • Strategic planning is a widespread and varied practice across diverse organizations.
    • Existing planning systems often exhibit a dominant style that requires adjustment.
    • Continuous environmental and organizational changes necessitate adaptive planning.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide an overview of strategic planning, detailing five main schools of thought.
    • To assist senior managers and corporate planners in evaluating their organization's planning effectiveness.
    • To guide the transition from traditional planning to comprehensive organizational change management.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review and synthesis of strategic planning theories.

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  • Categorization of planning approaches into five distinct schools of thought.
  • Analysis of planning system dynamics and environmental influences.

    • Main Results:

    • Identification of five core schools of strategic planning: control, innovation, change, political, and future exploration.
    • Recognition that planning systems must adapt to internal and external shifts.
    • Framework for assessing planning gaps and identifying new initiatives.

    Conclusions:

    • Organizations must continuously assess and adapt their strategic planning approaches.
    • A comprehensive approach to managing organizational change and development is crucial.
    • Understanding different planning philosophies aids in optimizing enterprise capabilities.