Crash Course in Strategic Planning

Introduction
Chapter 1-Why Develop a Strategic Plan
Theory
Strategic Plan Importance
Frequent Drastic Changes
Your Strategic Plan
Practice
Derailment
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Chapter 2-The 21st Century Library Strategic Plan Model
Theory
The Strategic Plan Process
Practice
Process of Inclusion
Additional Benefits
Derailment
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Chapter 3-Mission Statement
Theory
Mission
Mission Statement Template
The Statement
Practice
Determining Where You Are Now
Building Consensus
Organizational Influences
21st Century Library Example
Mission Statement
Assessment
Derailment
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Chapter 4-Values and Guiding Principles
Theory
Values and Guiding Principles Descriptors
Practice
Examples
A Sample Statement
Assessment
Derailment
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Chapter 5-Vision Statement
Theory
Vision
Vision Statement Template
Vision Descriptors
Practice
The Question
Example
Sample Vision Statement
Assessment
Derailment
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Chapter 6-Forecast
Theory
Forecasting the Perfect Storm
Forecasting Using Environmental Scan
STEP Analysis
SWOT Analysis
Incorporating SWOT Results
Incorporating the Environmental Scan Results
Practice
Derailment
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Chapter 7-Goals and Objectives
Theory
What's the Difference?
Goal versus Objective
Developing Goals
Practice
More theory
Developing Objectives
More practice
Still more theory
Incorporating Opportunity
Planned Abandonment
Still more practice
Sample Goals and Objectives for Strategic Partnerships
Derailment
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Chapter 8-Activities
Theory
Practice
Examples
Derailment
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Chapter 9-Measures and Outcomes
Theory
Measures and Outcomes
Measures
Outcomes
Targets and Indicators
Practice
Example
Derailment
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Chapter 10-Resource Allocation
Theory
Calculations
Priorities
Resources
Practice
Prioritization
Personnel Costs
Financial Costs
Associated Costs
Derailment
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Chapter 11-Organization of a Plan Document
Theory
Practice
Outside Considerations
Example
Derailment
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Chapter 12-Choose Your Strategic Plan Ending
"Choose Your Strategic Plan Ending"
Path C
Path D
Path E
Path F
Path G
Path H
Path J
Path M
Path O
Path P
Path R
Path T
Path U
Path Z
Chapter 13-Conclusion
Change Within Your Library
The Planning Process
Execution of Your Plan
Becoming a 21st Century Library
Bibliography
Index