Planning the Work and Working with the Plan - Chapter 5 - health systems inAction

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Chapter 5 of Health Systems inAction focuses on simplifying planning for managers of health programs and health services. It introduces essential long- and short-term planning processes, emphasizing the core organizational approach: developing a strategic plan and converting it into an operational plan. The chapter guides readers through strategic thinking, each phase of strategic planning, detailed steps with definitions and tools, and the critical link to operational planning, including supplemental budgeting considerations.

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FAQs

What is the main planning process emphasized in Chapter 5?

Chapter 5 emphasizes developing a strategic plan and converting it into an operational plan.

Which phases of strategic planning does the chapter cover?

It covers analyzing internal and external environments, refining mission and creating vision, establishing strategic objectives, formulating strategies, and monitoring and evaluating results.

How does the chapter connect strategic planning with operational planning?

It explains the critical link between strategic and operational planning and adds supplemental information about budgeting.

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