Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chapter one : What's this all about? : a foundation for your strategic planning -- Chapter two : Who are your strategic thinkers and how should they function? -- Chapter three : But first, what are your strategic values? -- Chapter four : Who are you and how will you function? (part one) : developing your organization's mission -- Chapter five : Who are you and how will you function? (part two) : developing your unit's roles and missions --Chapter six : What should be your future? : Creating your strategic vision -- Chapter seven : Where are you going? : formulating your strategy -- Chapter eight : What happens next? : building a bridge to the rest of your planning process

This text is volume one of a three-volume set in which George Morrisey shares his experience and expertise about the process of strategic thinking, tactical planning, and strategic planning processes that has guided organizational planners over the years.