For many organizations, strategic planning has transitioned to situational planning, because the perceived speed of change in the market has increased significantly. Other organizations have a defined planning cycle for the overall enterprise, but rarely succeed in implementing strategies. Explore key issues in implementing successful organizational strategies as well as strategies for specific clinical programs. Hear how Mercy Medical Center used these strategies to develop "focused factories" that have driven exceptional market and financial performance despite Mercy's proximity to Baltimore's highly respected academic medical centers and competitive marketplace.