Are you thinking about starting a Strategic Planning process? Here are some questions to get you started:
The Deliverable
What "itch" is this scratching? What do you want to learn, expereince and/or generate through this planning process?
Is there a clear scope for the plan? What is up for discussion and what is out of scope?
Who will be the intended audience(s) for the final product?
How polished does the final product need ot be?
How much implementation detail will be addressed collectively during the planning process?
The Stakeholders
Who will make decisions about the final plan?
Specifically who needs to be involved and why?
What information do these people have or need?
In what format or context would it be best to access them?
Internal Capacity
Do you need to work with a consultant? Will they be involved in everything or just some aspects?
Are your key people strategic thinkers?
How unified are your Stakeholders?
How available are the people you want to involve in the planning process?
Resources
How much money do you have available for this project? Is the amount flexible?
Is there a specific deadline to work towards? How firm is it?
Thanks to Sage Solutions for this list of questions. www.sage-solutions.org
