Action driven by intuition can achieve some tremendous successes. However, a deliberative process involving strategic planning maximizes the likelihood that a multi-faceted organization will achieve its goals in developing and implementing new opportunities. This program delivers guidance on home care-specific processes for effective strategic planning.

Objectives:
1. Identify appropriate steps for effective strategic planning.
2. Recognize the impact of undertaking new opportunities through the strategic planning analysis.
3 Explain the importance of strategic planning follow-through for successful plan implementation.