Strategic Planning: The Pros and Cons
I recently had the privilege of interviewing an old friend, Roger Parrott, on a Wheaton College podcast, specifically on the topic of strategic planning. The focus? Why ministries ought not to engage in traditional strategic planning.
In his new book – Opportunity Leadership: Stop Planning and Start Getting Results, Roger takes the position that strategic planning is counterproductive and perhaps even unbiblical. As president of Belhaven University for 27 years and one of Education Magazine’s “Ten Most Visionary Education Leaders,” he has certainly earned the right to be heard.
Yet I confess, I had to bite my tongue during the interview. As you see, I love everything about strategic planning – gathering stakeholders, engaging in SWOT analysis, and setting priorities. I even relish the hard work of saying no to secondary options, grinding out budgets, and launching campaigns.
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