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1. • This sets the foundation for all further strategic planning.

2. Environmental Analysis (SWOT Analysis):

   • Strengths: Internal factors that give the organization a competitive advantage.
   • Weaknesses: Internal factors that hinder the organization’s performance.
   • Opportunities: External factors that the organization ¹ can exploit for growth.  
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   • Threats: External factors that pose risks to the organization.
   • This analysis helps identify internal and external factors that may impact the organization’s ability to achieve its goals.

3. Goal Setting:

   • Establish specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals.
   • Goals should align with the organization’s mission and vision.
   • Goals can be short-term (1-2 years), mid-term (3-5 years), or long-term (5+ years).

4. Strategy Formulation:

   • Develop strategies to achieve the established goals.
   • Consider various strategic options (e.g., market penetration, market development, product development, diversification).
   • Evaluate the feasibility and potential impact of each strategy.
   • Select the most appropriate strategies based on the organization’s resources and capabilities.

5. Implementation:

   • Develop action plans, assign responsibilities, and allocate resources.
   • Establish timelines and milestones.
   • Communicate the strategic plan to all stakeholders.
   • Put the plan into action.

6. Monitoring and Evaluation:

   • Track progress toward goals and milestones.
   • Measure the effectiveness of the implemented strategies.
   • Identify any deviations from the plan and take corrective action.
   • Periodically review and update the strategic plan as needed.
   • This is an ongoing process.

Human Resources Alignment:

It is very important that HR is aligned with the strategic plan. HR is the component of the company that handles the people, and the people are the ones that implement the strategic plan.

• Talent Acquisition:
  • HR must recruit and hire individuals with the skills and competencies required to execute the strategic plan.
  • Align hiring practices with the organization’s values and culture.
• Training and Development:
  • HR must provide training and development programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
  • Focus on developing skills that support the organization’s strategic goals.
  • Provide leadership development to ensure effective management of the strategic plan.
• Performance Management:
  • HR must develop performance management systems that align with the strategic plan.
  • Set performance goals that are linked to the organization’s strategic objectives.
  • Provide regular feedback and coaching to employees.
• Compensation and Benefits:
  • HR must design compensation and benefits packages that attract and retain top talent.
  • Align compensation and benefits with the organization’s strategic goals and performance.
• Organizational Culture:
  • HR must foster a culture that supports the organization’s strategic goals.
  • Promote communication, collaboration, and innovation.
  • Address any cultural barriers that may hinder the implementation of the strategic plan.
• Succession Planning:
  • HR must create plans to fill key leadership roles, to ensure the strategic plan can continue, even when key employees leave.

By aligning HR practices with the strategic plan, organizations can ensure that they have the right people, with the right skills, in the right place, at the right time, to achieve their goals.