Strategic analysis and planning

• strategic analysis, including the analysis of:
  • current capabilities and competencies;
  • market positioning; and
  • business and external environment.
• strategic planning, including:
  • confirming a vision for the future direction of the organisation; 
  • translating the vision into clear short-term and long term strategic objectives which are SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely);
  • developing strategic options to achieve these objectives; and 
  • ranking the options and selecting the preferred option(s).
• strategy implementation, including:
  • documenting the operational implications of the strategic objectives, i.e. “what needs to be put in place to make it happen”, including: 
    a. structure; 
    b. staffing; 
    c. operational processes and systems; 
    d. programmes and activities; 
    e. the appropriate allocation of resources and/or a comparison with current allocations; 
    f. finance and alternative sources of funding; and 
    g. key performance metrics to monitor and evaluate progress.
  • prioritising and time phasing the actions

Key outcomes

• independent, objective analysis of the industry / sector and the organisation’s historical performance; 
• recommendations in relation to strategic options based on this objective analysis; 
• a detailed strategic plan including the operational and financial implications of various options and the potential benefits; 
• a strategic implementation plan with associated resource needs, organisation structure, timelines and milestones; and 
• strategic objectives and KPIs to measure performance against the objectives.