Strategic Planning

I expected to learn what strategic planning is and feel that I have a better grasp now.  I actually learned that there is a lot more to strategic planning than I thought. I learned that strategic planning has been used in multiple professions. Strategic planning has multiple elements that need to be considered.

I enjoyed the strategic planning activity as a team and helped me to understand what it takes to make a strategic plan.  The plan was more difficult that I originally thought and we had unlimited resources, so I can only imagine what it takes when there are limited resources.  It was also interesting to see the different perspectives that people have and the ways that people approach a strategic plan.  I also liked the discussion and the different views that people had on the types of classes and programs that should be offered. 

I will utilize the information I learned into my nursing practice by looking for strategic planning committees. I will look more into the graduate schools offered in the state. I will be most respectful and interested when changing is coming and how I can be involved in the planning.

Overall, I feel that this was an interesting topic. I had never really considered it before. I feel that there are so many elements and behind the scenes committees that make healthcare work.  It was cool learning about strategic planning.