Strategic Plan

In order to develop a successful strategic plan, leadership must take the time to collect and organize data, understand the goals of the organization, devise an appropriate strategy, and oversee implementation of that plan. In this 10-12 page paper, students will choose a healthcare organization to focus on for this assignment. Students will research this organization and choose a product or service this organization might develop as part of their strategic plan. Examples include, but are not limited to, opening a facility in a new location, adding a new product or service line, or extending hours. Once the student has chosen a product or service, students will then utilize the four stages of the strategic planning process. These stages include: analyzing the environment, determining the organizational direction, strategy formulation, and transition to implementation. This paper is to be written as if it is a proposal being submitted to the governing board of the healthcare organization. APA formatting and inclusion of a minimum of eight (8) professional references are required. Page length does not include the cover sheet, abstract, or reference list.