The design and use of strategic planning arenas
- 1 January 1989
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Planning Outlook
- Vol. 32 (1) , 5-13
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00320718908711840
Abstract
This paper takes a close look at communication, process, power and institutional arrangements in the context of strategic planning. It introduces an eight step process for structuring strategic thinking and acting and develops the concept of “arenas” as a very influential — yet often very subtle — exercise of power over the course of a strategic planning process.Keywords
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