Strategic planning article review

Strategic Planning and the Mission Statement Abstract The article that I chose to review was written by Paul Larson. This article takes a closer look at the first steps in developing a strategic plan. Larson's article discusses the importance of defining your organization and developing a mission statement. As the owner of .....'s Childcare, I was able to apply these concepts to my business. Developing a written mission statement for my business will allow me …

…strategic planning are important. No steps can be skipped over or neglected. Taking a closer look at defining my business and creating a mission statement has helped me to clarify what kind of business I want to provide. From here, I can continue to develop a strategic plan and set goals for future growth. References Larson, Paul. (1998). Strategic Planning and the Mission Statement. Montana Business Quarterly. Vol. 36, Iss 3: pg 22, abstract retrieved April 22, 2004, from ProQuest database.