Position Your Firm for Future Success:
The Ultimate A/E Strategic Planning Manual

INTRODUCTION—HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

PART 1—THE STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS

1. What is Strategic Planning?
2. Who Should be Involved in the Planning Process?
3. Your Facilitator
4. The Planning Meeting

PART 2—CONTENTS OF A STRATEGIC PLAN

5. Current Status
6. Establishing Measurable Goals
7. Purpose
8. Creating the Right Culture for Your Firm
9. Your Business Model
10. Marketing and Business Development
11. Organizational Structure
12. Project Delivery
13. Information Technology
14. Financial Management
15. Human Resources
16. Leadership Transition
17. Ownership Transition

PART 3—IMPLEMENTING THE STRATEGIC PLAN

18. Developing Your Strategic Plan
19. Communicating the Plan
20. Adjusting as You Go
21. Establishing Linkage
22. Pitfalls to Avoid

APPENDIX—EXAMPLE STRATEGIC PLAN