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. 2018 Feb;12(2):13-17.
doi: 10.5489/cuaj.5083. Epub 2017 Dec 14.

Exploring the business of urology: Strategy and strategic planning

Darren Beiko  1 , Elspeth Murray  2 , Timothy O Davies  3 , J Stuart Oake  4 , Anne-Marie Houle  5
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Exploring the business of urology: Strategy and strategic planning

Darren Beiko et al. Can Urol Assoc J. 2018 Feb.
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Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests: Dr. Beiko has received honoraria from Cook Medical. Dr. Davies has been an advisor for Allergan, Boston Scientific, and Pfizer; and has received grants/honoraria from Allergan, Astellas, Boston Scientific, and Pfizer. Dr. Oake has been an advisor for Boston Scientific. The remaining authors report no competing personal or financial interests.

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Overview of the strategic planning process.
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Sample SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis for a urology division or department.
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Sample PEST (political, environmental, social, technological) analysis for a urology division or department.
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Sample strategic objectives for a urology division or department.
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Kaplan and Norton’s balanced scorecard.
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Sample balanced scorecard for a urology division or department.
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Sample portion of a strategic map for a urology division or department.
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