Applied Strategic Planning (Hardcover)

*Keep ASP team members up to speed with this "quick study" *Put all of your ASP Planning team members "in the know" with the Introduction *Keep all of your team members on track with this visual reminder of the process This comprehensive OD resource is a powerful aid to consultants engaged in implementing strategic planning with organizational-planning teams. The Kit is based on the ASP model that consists of two ongoing phases: Environmental Monitoring and Application Considerations, and nine sequential steps that the planning team follows: *Planning to Plan *Values Scan *Mission Formulation *Strategic Business Modeling *Performance Audit *Gap Analysis *Integrating Action Plans *Contingency Planning *Implementation "We have been using the [Applied Strategic Planning] process in our agency and it has helped us to focus and provide needed leadership, given the extended budge crisis and constant change."--Ramon J. Rodriguez, deputy executive director, New York State Division of Equalization and Assessment

Components of The ASP Kit: Applied Strategic Planning: The Consultant's Kit A looseleaf binder containing 79 up-to-date strategic-planning activities to guide the planning team through each step of the strategic-planning process. Some activities call for supplemental items; most are complete within themselves. Notes to the Consultant and an Overview of Activities begin each chapter. A color transparency of the ASP model is included, plus the following components (each may also be purchased separately): *Applied Strategic Planning: A Comprehensive Guide Provides an in-depth outline of the strategic-planning process. *Applied Strategic Planning: An Introduction Provides a basic understanding of the ASP process to members of the planning team and other key members who need to understand the process. *Applied Strategic Planning: An Overview A brief synopsis of the process, what needs to happen during each phase, and how to implement the plan. *Applied Strategic Planning Model Handout & Poster Full-color model in handout and poster formats. *Diagnosing Organizational Culture Trainer's Package This instrument identifies and evaluates significant cultural patterns within the organization. *C&RT (Creativity and Risk Taking Instrument) This instrument assesses individuals' creativity and risk-taking orientations.

*Lead an organization through the ASP process?from planning through implementation *Guide a planning team through each phase of this powerful design *Introduce a strategic-planning approach that gives optimum clarity and results *Assist the team in identifying significant patterns within the organization *Support the organization's development of a strategic plan that will ensure future success Approximately 3 days per component (12 days per year) Managers and top executives (active participants in the ASP process) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.