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. 2023 Oct-Dec;47(4):283-288.
doi: 10.1097/NAQ.0000000000000597.

Strategic Planning: Moving From Plan to Implementation

Teresa D Welch  1 , Todd B Smith
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Strategic Planning: Moving From Plan to Implementation

Teresa D Welch et al. Nurs Adm Q. 2023 Oct-Dec.

Abstract

Successful organizations depend on strategic thinkers who understand strategic planning and strategic management. These strategic leaders can proactively manage the constant environmental changes to position their organizations for a competitive advantage and avoid acting in a reactive and defensive manner. However, while organizations are often adept at developing extensive strategic plans, implementation of the plan is often poor or without a definitive strategy. This article addresses key strategies for successful implementation of changes to bring about sustainable cultural change in an organization to meet the organization's overall strategic goals, specifically through the use of implementation science.

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