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Crash Course Ser.: Crash Course in Strategic Planning by Kimberly D. Matthews and Stephen A. Matthews (2013, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherBloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-101598844822
ISBN-139781598844825
eBay Product ID (ePID)84315467
Product Key Features
Number of Pages120 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameCrash Course in Strategic Planning
SubjectLibrary & Information Science / General, Library & Information Science / Administration & Management, Study & Teaching, Strategic Planning
Publication Year2013
TypeTextbook
AuthorKimberly D. Matthews, Stephen A. Matthews
Subject AreaLanguage Arts & Disciplines, Business & Economics
SeriesCrash Course Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.2 in
Item Weight13 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2013-009850
Reviews"Truly presents the reader with a comprehensive overview of how to step into the role of the library administrator in charge of creating a vision and mission for the library. . . . This text could easily be used by the inexperienced librarian thrown into the role of library management and administration, either by choice or by necessity. The work is a great review as well as introduction to the life of a librarian, illustrating both the positive and the challenging situations." - ARBA, "Truly presents the reader with a comprehensive overview of how to step into the role of the library administrator in charge of creating a vision and mission for the library. . . . This text could easily be used by the inexperienced librarian thrown into the role of library management and administration, either by choice or by necessity. The work is a great review as well as introduction to the life of a librarian, illustrating both the positive and the challenging situations." -- ARBA
Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Table Of ContentIntroduction Chapter 1--Why Develop a Strategic Plan Theory Strategic Plan Importance Frequent Drastic Changes Your Strategic Plan Practice Derailment Small Library Ideas Chapter 2--The 21st Century Library Strategic Plan Model Theory The Strategic Plan Process Practice Process of Inclusion Additional Benefits Derailment Small Library Ideas Chapter 3--Mission Statement Theory Mission Mission Statement Template The Statement Practice Determining Where You Are Now Building Consensus Organizational Influences 21st Century Library Example Mission Statement Assessment Derailment Small Library Ideas Chapter 4--Values and Guiding Principles Theory Values and Guiding Principles Descriptors Practice Examples A Sample Statement Assessment Derailment Small Library Ideas Chapter 5--Vision Statement Theory Vision Vision Statement Template Vision Descriptors Practice The Question Example Sample Vision Statement Assessment Derailment Small Library Ideas Chapter 6--Forecast Theory Forecasting the Perfect Storm Forecasting Using Environmental Scan STEP Analysis SWOT Analysis Incorporating SWOT Results Incorporating the Environmental Scan Results Practice Derailment Small Library Ideas Chapter 7--Goals and Objectives Theory What's the Difference? Goal versus Objective Developing Goals Practice More theory Developing Objectives More practice Still more theory Incorporating Opportunity Planned Abandonment Still more practice Sample Goals and Objectives for Strategic Partnerships Derailment Small Library Ideas Chapter 8--Activities Theory Practice Examples Derailment Small Library Ideas Chapter 9--Measures and Outcomes Theory Measures and Outcomes Measures Outcomes Targets and Indicators Practice Example Derailment Small Library Ideas Chapter 10--Resource Allocation Theory Calculations Priorities Resources Practice Prioritization Personnel Costs Financial Costs Associated Costs Derailment Small Library Ideas Chapter 11--Organization of a Plan Document Theory Practice Outside Considerations Example Derailment Small Library Ideas Chapter 12--Choose Your Strategic Plan Ending "Choose Your Strategic Plan Ending" Path C Path D Path E Path F Path G Path H Path J Path M Path O Path P Path R Path T Path U Path Z Chapter 13--Conclusion Change Within Your Library The Planning Process Execution of Your Plan Becoming a 21st Century Library Bibliography Index
SynopsisFor practitioners, this text provides an easy-to-understand approach to strategic planning and execution. The general recipe for achieving an intended outcome is equal parts of the following: clear vision and mission, a practical strategic plan, daily activities linked to the mission, and unified commitment to the plan. However, orchestrating the details of these necessary components is somewhat more complicated. Crash Course in Strategic Planning uses a process approach to the creation of a strategic plan, providing practitioners with no-nonsense instruction on planning. The volume is arranged to lead the reader through the stages of planning, from the beginning development stages through the execution of the plan to completing the plan and attaining the objective. A variety of recommended planning techniques are supplied for groups to use to accomplish their planning goals, and the final chapter emphasizes the importance of overall organizational commitment to execution of the plan., For practitioners, this text provides an easy-to-understand approach to strategic planning and execution., The general recipe for achieving an intended outcome is equal parts of the following: clear vision and mission, a practical strategic plan, daily activities linked to the mission, and unified commitment to the plan. However, orchestrating the details of these necessary components is somewhat more complicated. Crash Course in Strategic Planning uses a process approach to the creation of a strategic plan, providing practitioners with no-nonsense instruction on planning. The volume is arranged to lead the reader through the stages of planning, from the beginning development stages through the execution of the plan to completing the plan and attaining the objective. A variety of recommended planning techniques are supplied for groups to use to accomplish their planning goals, and the final chapter emphasizes the importance of overall organizational commitment to execution of the plan.
LC Classification NumberZ678.M385 2013
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