Industrial Engineer Engineering and Management Solutions at Work

January 2012    |    Volume: 44    |    Number: 1

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Preparation meets strategic planning

Organizations without a vision for the future won't get there

By Chuck Parke

Most organizations conduct some form of strategic planning. However, very few of them reap the full benefits of a robust strategic planning process. In fairness to the organizations that fall short, numerous pitfalls lie in wait for those who approach strategic planning without a comprehensive understanding of what is required to realize success.


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