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2. Strategic Business Planning for Management: Reviewing and Extending the Process Begin Module Skip Introduction Click for text. Users can click for audio text

3.  © 2007 Proficient Learning, LLC 3 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Click for text. Overview Goals and Outcomes Goals and Outcomes Goals and Outcomes Goals and Outcomes Navigating this Module Reflective Activities Overview This graphic will change.

4.  Module Goals Review the processes of Strategic Business Planning; Reflect on the planning process by analyzing the current business environment and regional characteristics; Aid the strategic business planning process. © 2007 Proficient Learning, LLC 4 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Overview Goals and Outcomes Goals and Outcomes Goals and Outcomes Goals and Outcomes Navigating this Module Reflective Activities Overview Click for text.

5.  Learning Outcomes Classify regional trends by constructing a model of the Current Business Environment; Qualify regional characteristics using the SWOT Analysis; Identify regional priorities, current and future states, outcomes and timelines using the process of Strategic Business Planning. © 2007 Proficient Learning, LLC 5 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Overview Goals and Outcomes Goals and Outcomes Goals and Outcomes Goals and Outcomes Navigating this Module Reflective Activities Overview Click for text.

6.  Module Navigation Dynamic Menu “Roll-over” Elements Main Menu Reflective Activities © 2007 Proficient Learning, LLC 6 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Overview Goals and Outcomes Goals and Outcomes Goals and Outcomes Goals and Outcomes Navigating this Module Reflective Activities Overview Click for text.

7.  Using the Reflective Activities Format Downloading and Saving Completing the Activities Using the Activities for Your Final Product © 2007 Proficient Learning, LLC 7 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Overview Goals and Outcomes Goals and Outcomes Goals and Outcomes Goals and Outcomes Navigating this Module Reflective Activities Overview Click for text.

8.  © 2007 Proficient Learning, LLC 8 1 The Strategic Planning Process The Strategic Planning Process The Strategic Planning Process The Strategic Planning Process Examining the Current Business Environment Examining the Current Business Environment Examining the Current Business Environment Examining the Current Business Environment Conducting a SWOT Analysis Conducting a SWOT Analysis Conducting a SWOT Analysis Conducting a SWOT Analysis Constructing Your Regional Strategic Business Plan Constructing Your Regional Strategic Business Plan Constructing Your Regional Strategic Business Plan Constructing Your Regional Strategic Business Plan Using This Module Click for text. Unit Menu Unit Menu Unit Menu Unit Menu Unit Menu Activities Menu Activities Menu Activities Menu Activities Menu Templates

9.  © 2007 Proficient Learning, LLC 9 1 Examining Your Business Environment Examining Your Business Environment Examining Your Business Environment Examining Your Business Environment Conducting a SWOT Analysis Conducting a SWOT Analysis Conducting a SWOT Analysis Conducting a SWOT Analysis Your Regional Strategic Business Plan Your Regional Strategic Business Plan Your Regional Strategic Business Plan Your Regional Strategic Business Plan The Strategic Planning Process The Strategic Planning Process The Strategic Planning Process The Strategic Planning Process Click for text. Activities Menu Unit Menu Unit Menu Unit Menu Unit Menu Activities Menu Activities Menu Activities Menu Activities Menu Templates

10.  © 2007 Proficient Learning, LLC 10 1 The Moving SWOT The Moving SWOT The Moving SWOT The Moving SWOT The Strategic Business Plan The Strategic Business Plan The Strategic Business Plan The Strategic Business Plan Current Business Environment Click for text. Templates Unit Menu Unit Menu Unit Menu Unit Menu Activities Menu Activities Menu Activities Menu Activities Menu Templates

11.  An Overview of the Strategic Business Planning Process © 2007 Proficient Learning, LLC 11 Content Overview Reflective Activity Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Click for text.

12.  Unit Activity Activity Goal – Strategic Business Planning – A Review of Terms Instructions: Review your learning from the seminar by matching the following terms with the corresponding definition. © 2007 Proficient Learning, LLC 12 Content Overview Reflective Activity Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Click for text.

13.  Examining the Current Business Environment © 2007 Proficient Learning, LLC 13 Overview Examining Your Current Business Environment Examining Your Current Business Environment Examining Your Current Business Environment Examining Your Current Business Environment Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Trend Analysis Trend Analysis Trend Analysis Trend Analysis Competitive Advantage Buying Influence Click for text.

14.  Trend Analysis Overview © 2007 Proficient Learning, LLC 14 OverviewOverview Examining Your Current Business Environment Examining Your Current Business Environment Examining Your Current Business Environment Examining Your Current Business Environment Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Trend Analysis Competitive Advantage Buying Influence Click for text. See note.

15.  Competitive Advantage © 2007 Proficient Learning, LLC 15 OverviewOverview Examining Your Current Business Environment Examining Your Current Business Environment Examining Your Current Business Environment Examining Your Current Business Environment Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Trend Analysis Competitive Advantage Buying Influence Click for text.

16.  Buying Influence © 2007 Proficient Learning, LLC 16 OverviewOverview Examining Your Current Business Environment Examining Your Current Business Environment Examining Your Current Business Environment Examining Your Current Business Environment Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Trend Analysis Competitive Advantage Buying Influence Click for text. See note.

17.  Examining Your Current Business Environment Activity Objective: Classify regional trends by constructing a model of the Current Business Environment Directions: Complete the Current Business Environment activity by identifying trends, advantages and information about your region. © 2007 Proficient Learning, LLC 17 OverviewOverview Examining Your Current Business Environment Examining Your Current Business Environment Examining Your Current Business Environment Examining Your Current Business Environment Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Trend Analysis Competitive Advantage Buying Influence Click for text. Download ActivityDownload Instructions

18.  Conducting a SWOT Analysis © 2007 Proficient Learning, LLC 18 OverviewOverview The Moving SWOT The Moving SWOT The Moving SWOT The Moving SWOT Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Conducting Your SWOT Analysis Click for text.

19.  The Moving SWOT © 2007 Proficient Learning, LLC 19 Overview The Moving SWOT Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Conducting Your SWOT Analysis Strengths to Opportunities Challenges to Opportunities Threats to Challenges Click for text.

20.  Transforming Strengths to Opportunities © 2007 Proficient Learning, LLC 20 Overview The Moving SWOT Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Conducting Your SWOT Analysis Strengths to Opportunities Challenges to Opportunities Threats to Challenges Click for text.

21.  Transforming Challenges to Opportunities © 2007 Proficient Learning, LLC 21 Overview The Moving SWOT Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Conducting Your SWOT Analysis Strengths to Opportunities Challenges to Opportunities Threats to Challenges Click for text.

22.  Transforming Threats to Challenges © 2007 Proficient Learning, LLC 22 Overview The Moving SWOT Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Conducting Your SWOT Analysis Conducting Your SWOT Analysis Conducting Your SWOT Analysis Conducting Your SWOT Analysis Strengths to Opportunities Challenges to Opportunities Threats to Challenges Click for text.

23.  Conducting Your SWOT Analysis Activity Objective: Qualify regional characteristics using the SWOT Analysis Directions: Complete the SWOT Analysis activity by qualifying regional strengths, opportunities, challenges and threats. Identify transformable characteristics using the moving SWOT. © 2007 Proficient Learning, LLC 23 Click for text. Download ActivityDownload Instructions Overview The Moving SWOT Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Conducting Your SWOT Analysis Conducting Your SWOT Analysis Conducting Your SWOT Analysis Conducting Your SWOT Analysis

24.  Pulling Your Regional Strategic Plan Together © 2007 Proficient Learning, LLC 24 Identifying Priorities Identifying Priorities Identifying Priorities Identifying PrioritiesOverviewOverview Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Classifying Goals and Outcomes Classifying Goals and Outcomes Classifying Goals and Outcomes Classifying Goals and Outcomes Click for text. Constructing a Regional Strategic Plan Constructing a Regional Strategic Plan Constructing a Regional Strategic Plan Constructing a Regional Strategic Plan Selecting Your Strategy Selecting Your Strategy Selecting Your Strategy Selecting Your Strategy

25.  Identifying Priorities © 2007 Proficient Learning, LLC 25 Identifying Priorities Identifying Priorities Identifying Priorities Identifying PrioritiesOverviewOverview Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Classifying Goals and Outcomes Classifying Goals and Outcomes Classifying Goals and Outcomes Classifying Goals and Outcomes Constructing a Regional Strategic Plan Constructing a Regional Strategic Plan Constructing a Regional Strategic Plan Constructing a Regional Strategic Plan Selecting Your Strategy Selecting Your Strategy Selecting Your Strategy Selecting Your Strategy

26.  Classifying Goals and Outcomes © 2007 Proficient Learning, LLC 26 Identifying Priorities Identifying Priorities Identifying Priorities Identifying PrioritiesOverviewOverview Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Classifying Goals and Outcomes Classifying Goals and Outcomes Classifying Goals and Outcomes Classifying Goals and Outcomes Constructing a Regional Strategic Plan Constructing a Regional Strategic Plan Constructing a Regional Strategic Plan Constructing a Regional Strategic Plan Selecting Your Strategy Selecting Your Strategy Selecting Your Strategy Selecting Your Strategy Graphic similar to “Priorities”

27.  Selecting Your Strategy © 2007 Proficient Learning, LLC 27 Identifying Priorities Identifying Priorities Identifying Priorities Identifying PrioritiesOverviewOverview Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Classifying Goals and Outcomes Classifying Goals and Outcomes Classifying Goals and Outcomes Classifying Goals and Outcomes Constructing a Regional Strategic Plan Constructing a Regional Strategic Plan Constructing a Regional Strategic Plan Constructing a Regional Strategic Plan Selecting Your Strategy Selecting Your Strategy Selecting Your Strategy Selecting Your Strategy Graphic similar to “Priorities”

28.  Constructing a Regional Strategic Plan Activity Objective: Identify regional priorities, current and future states, outcomes and timelines using the process of Strategic Business Planning. Directions: Using the provided template and understanding of the process, construct your own Regional Strategic Business Plan. © 2007 Proficient Learning, LLC 28 Identifying Priorities Identifying Priorities Identifying Priorities Identifying PrioritiesOverviewOverview Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Classifying Goals and Outcomes Classifying Goals and Outcomes Classifying Goals and Outcomes Classifying Goals and Outcomes Constructing a Regional Strategic Plan Constructing a Regional Strategic Plan Constructing a Regional Strategic Plan Constructing a Regional Strategic Plan Selecting Your Strategy Selecting Your Strategy Selecting Your Strategy Selecting Your Strategy Download ActivityDownload Instructions

29.  Conclusion Using Your Strategic Business Plan Individual Strategic Business Planning Introduction Further Use of this Module © 2007 Proficient Learning, LLC 29