Strategic Planning

In our lecture on 9/20/11, Charlie spoke to us about the principle in management of strategic planning. For any goal-setter, you have to know where you are (now) to determine where you are going. This is especially true for companies and businesses. This is the purpose for a "vision statement" and a "mission statement". The vision statement lays out the goals in front of the company of where they want to be in a year, 5 years, or more. The mission statement is the purpose and views that are the company's standards. The vision statement must be in tune with the company's mission. Hopefully it will possess the "boldness" of this Dilbert clip without the flakiness of the bosses view on strategic planning. enjoy.

-Alexa