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What is Planning?

A plan is a blueprint for goal achievement, a blueprint that specifies the necessary resource allocations, schedules, tasks, and other actions to achieve the purpose.

Why is planning important? :

  • It bridges the gap between where we are & where we want to be.
  • Reduces Uncertainties
  • Provides Direction
  • Resource allocation
  • Minimises impulses & arbitrary decisions.

Planning answers 6 basic questions in regard to any activity:

  • what needs to be accomplished? what are the alternative routes to it?
  • when is the deadline?
  • where will this be done?
  • who will be responsible ?
  • how will it get done?
  • how much time, energy, and resources are required to accomplish this goal?

Types of plans

  1. Purpose / Mission / Vision
  2. Goal / Objective
  3. Strategy
  4. Policy
  5. Procedure
  6. Rules
  7. Programs
  8. Budgets