Provide five to ten steps for developing a first time strategic plan for a medium size organization?

Step1        Obtain Consensus and Support

Step2        Identify Organizational Mandates

Step3        Identify Stakeholders

Step4        Clarify Mission, Vision, and Values

Step5        Assess Internal and External Environments

Step6        Identify Strategic Issues

Step7        Formulate Goals and Strategies

Step8        Develop Objectives and Action Plans

Step9        Develop an Effective Implementation Process

Step10     Monitor and Evaluate the Strategic Planning Process