{"product_id":"the-board-members-guide-to-strategic-planning-9780787908256","title":"The Board Members Guide to Strategic Planning","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA compact guide to strategic planning for busy nonprofit board members. It shows why boards need to be involved in strategic planning, offers advice on how to prepare for planning, and provides step-by-step instructions for doing it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Finally a strategic planning book that doesn't use consultantjargon espousing the latest flavor of the month. Straight talk withreal life examples gives nonprofit boards and staff a case and roadmap for strategic planning.\" --Charles E. Snyder, president,National Cooperative Bank\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"The Board Member's Guide to Strategic Planning is the result ofFisher Howe's robust commitment to the trustees and executives whoserve nonprofit organizations. Superbly organized with nine actualcase studies, uncomplicated in format and language, the book is oneof the year's most important calls to action.\" --Peter B. Relic,president, National Association of IndepAndent Schools\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"A must read for board members looking to strengthen theirnonprofit organizations. Fisher Howe's enthusiasm, insight, andability to clearly articulate the whats and hows of effectivestrategic planning provides the reader with the tools to strengthengovernance and manage effectively, which leads to results. TheBoard Member's Guide to Strategic Planning is a welcome addition tothe literature currently available.\" --Lawrence W. Reger,president, National Institute for the Conservation of CulturalProperty\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"How often do you get a book on management that holds yourinterest? Fisher Howe makes it a 'good read', and you learn. Don'tpass it up.\" --Robert W. Munson, president Rocky Mountain ElkFoundation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e THE BOARD'S PERSPECTIVE ON STRATEGIC PLANNING.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Benefits of Strategic Planning.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Board's Responsibility for Strategic Planning.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Examples of Strategic Planning from the Board Perspective.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Language of Planning.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PREPARING FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Plans for Planning.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Effective Planning Meetings and Retreats.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Using Consultants and Facilitators.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Examples of Boards Preparing for Strategic Planning.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Action Steps: Preparing for Strategic Planning.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e CONDUCTING STRATEGIC PLANNING.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Clarifying the Mission: Purpose and Values.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Exploring Internal and External Environments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Identifying the Critical Issues.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Articulating a Vision.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Examples of Strategic Planning Outcomes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Action Steps: Conducting Strategic Planning.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e FROM PLANNING TO ACTION.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Putting Together the Strategic Plan.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Creating Operational Plans.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Action Steps: Strategic and Operational Plans.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL PLANNING.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Principles of Successful Planning.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Final Tips.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Resources.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A. Often-Heard Objections to Strategic Planning -- and Replies toThem\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e B. A Sample Consulting Plan.","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49405026533719,"sku":"9780787908256","price":35.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780787908256.jpg?v=1730488408","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-board-members-guide-to-strategic-planning-9780787908256","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}