- Identifying strategic issues occurs after conducting the SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and
threats) analysis. Although planners will generally all be looking at the same information (from the SWOT),
there are differing opinions on which issues classify as being strategic in nature. Within the specific context of
this process, what are some techniques that you would implement in more effectively identifying strategic
issues and coming to consensus on how to approach them? Are there any techniques that should be avoided?
Why, or why not? Consider the tension, uncertainty, and existing priorities that inevitably exist throughout a
strategic planning team in crafting your response. - In this lesson, we mentioned how the creation of a dedicated strategic planning office within an organization
can help to assist with facilitating strategic plan development processes. Does this seem like a viable option for
established organizations? Why, or why not? What type of message does it send about the organizatio
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