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Bryson, John M. 1947-

Strategic planning for public and nonprofit organizations a guide to strengthening and sustaining organizational achievement / [electronic resource] : John M. Bryson. - 4th ed. - Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, 2011. - 1 online resource - Bryson on strategic planning ; 1 .

Previous ed.: San Francisco, Calif.: Jossey-Bass, 2004.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 493-527) and indexes.

[Part 1: Understanding the Dynamics of Strategic Planning] Why Strategic Planning Is More Important Than Ever -- The Strategy Change Cycle: An Effective Strategic Planning Approach for Public and Nonprofit Organizations. [Part 2: Key Steps in Thinking and Acting Strategically] Initiating and Agreesing on a Strategic Planning Process -- Clarifying Organizational Mandates and Mission -- Assessing the Environment to Identify Strengths and Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges -- Identifying Strategic Issues Facing the Organization -- Formulating and Adopting Strategies and Plans to Manage the Issues -- Establishing an Effective Organizational Vision for the Future -- Implementing Strategies and Plans Successfully -- Reassessing and Revising Strategies and Plans. [Part 3: Managing the Process and Getting Started with Strategic Planning] Leadership Roles for Making Strategic Planning Work -- Getting Started with Strategic Planning.

ISBN: 9781118049938: No price 1118049934 0470392517 9780470392515

LCCN: 2011017844

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Public administration.
Strategic planning.
Nonprofit organizations--Management
Business and Management.
Non-profitmaking organizations
Public ownership / nationalization
Business strategy

LC Class. No.: / .B79 2011

Dewey Class. No.: 658.4012