WHY, WHAT, and HOW of Strategic Planning (Three-Part Series)

Description:

The role of the supply chain is more important in health care than ever before due to the rising economic challenges that are faced today. The C-Suite is looking to supply chain to address specific issues and lead the way. It is important to demonstrate how your department can contribute to the hospital’s bottom line with a well thought out and expertly implemented strategic plan.

This three-part on-demand series focuses on WHY strategic planning is important, WHAT a supply chain strategic plan should include, and HOW to implement a new supply chain strategic plan at your organization.

• Strategic Planning 101: Why is a Strategic Plan Important?
• Strategic Planning 201: How to Develop a Strategic Plan
• Strategic Planning 301: Implementing a Strategic Plan

Learning Objectives:

• Strategic Planning 101: Why is a Strategic Plan Important?
  • Identify why a strategic plan is important.
  • Recognize the role of supply chain managers.
  • Discover what strategic plans should include.
  • Examine strategic plan models such as vision-based and issue-based strategic planning.
• Strategic Planning 201: How to Develop a Strategic Plan
  • Examine the components of a Supply Chain Strategic Plan.
  • Differentiate between strategy and tactics.
  • Discuss the steps to undertake in strategic planning.
  • Identify the process of developing a Supply Chain Strategic Plan.
  • Recognize the elements/characteristics that make an effective plan.
  • Learn how to proceed with the development of each element. 
• Strategic Planning 301: Implementing a Strategic Plan
  • Review components of a Supply Chain Strategic Plan.
  • Recognize the importance of presenting and selling the Supply Chain Strategic Plan.
  • Examine several case studies.
  • Prepare to implement a strategic plan.

Presenters:

• Beth Wieczorek — Regional Vice President, Medspeed
• Charlie Neikam — Vice President, Supply Chain Management, Inova Health System
• James Francis — Chair Supply Chain Management, Mayo Clinic
• Jamie Kowalski, FAHRMM — CEO, Jamie C. Kowalski Consulting
• John Gaida — Senior VP of Supply Chain Management, Texas Health Resources
• Thomas M. Lubotsky — Vice President Supply Chain, Allina Health