5.1 Strategic Planning Synthesis
Learning Outcomes
Synthesize strategic planning concepts and principles.
Action Items
1. Complete the required reading for this week (the textbook chapter and the two articles) Chapter 10 and the 2 articles are below.
2. Outline the key points that you noted from the reading assignments, such as common themes, challenges, methodologies, etc., associated with strategic planning for healthcare organizations.
3. Write original statements that embody a coherent synthesis of knowledge and thought regarding the key points you noted. You may not use direction quotations or paraphrases of the authors’ work.
4. Write a 400- to 500-word response (no more than one to two pages) of your outline and your original statements and post your position
Reading & Preparation
Read the following chapters in Ginter et al. (2018) (Links to an external site.):
• Chapter 10 Ginter et al. (2018)
• 2 articles: Ginter, P., & Swayne, L. (2006). Moving toward strategic planning unique to healthcare. Frontiers of Health Services Management, 23(2), 33-37.
• Zuckerman, A. (2006). Advancing the state of the art in healthcare strategic planning. Frontiers of Health Services Management, 23(2), 3-15.
**Please use APA 7 format with proper heading/sub headings.
Please provide 3 scholarly references with URL links at the end of the refences on reference List. Please ensure references end in .edu, .org, .gov. or from required reading/articles