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Board Involvement in Strategic Planning

Denise Harrison
By Denise A. Harrison

Boards can offer valuable insight to the strategic planning process. Knowing how best to involve them is the key to success!

 

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Questions & Answers

Questions & Answers

Questions & AnswersThis column is intended to answer common questions related to strategic planning and strategy in general. In each issue we will answer questions posed by seminar attendees, our clients and our readers. Please send your questions to Elizabeth Tidd, E-mail: simplifiedstrategicplanning@cssp.com ~ Mail: CSSP, Inc. P.O. Box 851 Ann Arbor, Michigan 06890-0851 ~ Fax: 203-255-9191.

Shouldn't Strategic Issues be tackled during the Strategic Assessment rather than as separate activities?

Should the information in our Strategic Plan be updated throughout the year?

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