Discussion question 1

Post an explanation of strategies that you might use to define, prioritize, and meet short-term goals (1–4 years) for the organization that you selected for your Final Project. Include how the goals would support flexibility in an ever-evolving world. Then with a futurist context in mind, explain strategies that you might use to define, prioritize, and meet your organization’s long-term goals (15–20 years).

Unicef

Readings

• Bryson, J. M. (2011). Strategic planning for public and nonprofit organizations: A guide to strengthening and sustaining organizational achievement(4th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
  • Chapter 9, “Implementing Strategies and Plans Successfully” (pp. 286–316)
    
    This chapter provides guidance on successfully implementing strategic plans.
• Poister, T. H. (2010). The future of strategic planning in the public sector: Linking strategic management and performance. Public Administration Review, 70(s1), s246–s254.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
  
  This article explores the importance of organizational strategic planning. It also examines future changes that may be necessary for the continued success of the strategic planning process.
• Weigand, K., Flanagan, T., Dye, K., & Jones, P. (2014). Collaborative foresight: Complementing long-horizon strategic planning. Technological Forecasting & Social Change, 85, 134–152.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
  
  This article presents a case study that examines the effectiveness of collaborative, long-horizon strategic planning in a government organization.
• Wulf, T., Brands, C., & Meissner, P. (2010). A scenario-based approach to strategic planning: Tool description—Scenario matrix. Retrieved from http://www.scenarioplanning.eu/fileadmin/user_upload/Tool_Description_Scenario_Matrix.pdf