Question

Assess the main steps involved in developing an effective strategic plan. Discuss how the steps may differ for a health care organization compared to another industry.

Answer 1

Steps involved in developing an effective strategic plan --

1) Gathering all kind of information regarding to fulfill the goal of the particular plan.

2) Creating the Objectives regarding the plan of goal.

3) Establishing & increasing the idea of plan to fulfill the goal.

4) Identification of the possible alternatives.

5) Select one of the best possible alternatives.

6) Maintain or Organising the supportive strategic ideas.( Like- involving Procedures,methods,budgets of the plan..)

7) Defining & explaining the involving activities.

8) The next step is to prepare the plan which is to be actioned.

9) Inter-personal Communication & Co-operation should be established.

10) Continuous follow up of the plan & review of the plan should be maintained.

There are few steps which may differ for a health care organization compared to another industry.They are discussed below-

In health care organisation in the time of steps of planning procedure regarding a topic is an important strategy.. Where in other institution it is not as much important as health organisation.

In health care organisation, review of the plan is more important as compared to other institutions.

Continuous follow up is very much important for effective planning in the health care institution as compared to other industry.