PLANNING STYLES
Preactivism
Reactive Planning Long-term forecasting
Occurs after a problem exists. Tech-driven change – Preactive planners utilize technology to accelerate
Seeking comfort state – because there is dissatisfaction with the current change and are future oriented.
situation, planning efforts are directed at returning the organization to a Future-focused, dissatisfied – Unsatisfied with the past or present,
previous, more comfortable state. preactivists do not value experience and believe that the future is always
Isolated problem-solving – frequently in reactive planning, problems are preferable to the present.
dealt with separately without integration with the whole organization. Definition: Preactivism involves planning and preparing for future events based on
Hasty crisis decision – in addition, because it is done in response to a crisis, predictions and forecasts, often using data and trends to guide decision-making.
this type of planning can lead to hasty decisions and mistakes. Example: A hospital analyzes trends in patient admissions and anticipates a rise in
Definition: Reactive planning involves responding to issues or events as they arise, chronic disease cases over the next few years. It plans and develops specialized
rather than anticipating them beforehand. programs and resources to address these anticipated needs before they become a
Example: A power outage occurs in the hospital due to a storm. The hospital staff pressing issue.
responds by activating backup generators and ensuring that critical medical
equipment continues to function until the power is restored. Example 1: A hospital experiences an unexpected surge in patients due to an
accident. The staff quickly adapts by reallocating resources and staff to manage the
Proactivism/Interactivism increased patient load.
Past, Present, & Future ANSWER: RECATIVE
Future-focused planning – Planners who fall into this category consider
the past, present, and future and attempt to plan the future of their Example 2: A hospital uses data analytics to predict seasonal flu outbreaks and
organization rather than react to it. prepares by increasing the stock of flu vaccines and staffing up in advance of the
Adaptability required – Because the organizational setting changes often, expected increase in patient visits.
adaptability is a key requirement for proactive planning. ANSWER: PREACTIVISM
Anticipatory and growth-oriented – Proactive planning occurs, then, in
anticipation of changing needs or to promote growth within an TYPES OF PLANNING
organization and is required of all leader-managers so that personal as well
as organizational needs and objectives are met.
Strategic Planning
Definition: Proactivism involves anticipating potential problems or needs and taking
usually 3-10 years once or twice a year
measures to address them before they occur.
focuses on VMGO, & Philosophy
Example: A hospital implements a new electronic health record (EHR) system and
any planning that is at least 6 months in the future may be considered
trains all staff ahead of time to ensure smooth adoption and minimize disruptions.
long-range planning.
Inactivism Strategic planning forecasts the future success of an organization by
Status Quo / Current State – Inactivists seek the status quo, and they matching and aligning an organization’s capabilities with its external
spend their energy preventing change and maintaining conformity. opportunities.
Change: slow, incremental – When changes do occur, they occur slowly Example 1: an organization could develop a strategic plan for dealing with a
and incrementally. nursing shortage, preparing succession managers in the organization,
Definition: Inactivism is characterized by maintaining the status quo and not making developing a marketing plan, redesigning workload, developing partnerships, or
changes or interventions unless absolutely necessary. simply planning for organizational success.
Example: A hospital continues using outdated equipment and protocols despite Example 2: A hospital's strategic plan outlines a vision to improve patient care
emerging new technologies and methods, sticking to traditional practices without quality over the next 5-7 years. The plan focuses on enhancing patient safety,
considering upgrades or improvements. integrating advanced technologies, and expanding specialized services. It
involves revising the hospital’s mission, values, and goals to align with these
priorities.
Tactical Planning
Converting the strategic plan into detailed, short-term actions.
Encompasses the timeframe from now until the end of the third year.
Example: To achieve the strategic goal of improving patient safety within the
next three years, the hospital's tactical plan includes specific, short-term
actions. These actions might involve:
Implementing a New Electronic Health Record (EHR) System
Monthly Safety Audits
Enhanced Infection Control Protocols
SWOT ANALYSIS (identification of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and
threats)
Simple Rules for SWOT Analysis:
Be realistic about the strengths and weaknesses of your organization.
- Recognize both what it excels at (strengths) and areas where it
may be lacking (weaknesses).
Be clear about how the present organization differs from what might be
possible in the future.
- This helps in setting realistic goals and expectations.
Be specific about what you want to accomplish.
- Specific goals make it easier to plan strategies and measure
success.
Always apply SWOT in relation to your competitors.
- This helps in identifying areas for improvement and potential
competitive advantages.
Keep SWOT short and simple.
- A concise SWOT analysis is easier to understand and more
actionable.
Remember that SWOT is subjective
- Recognize that a SWOT analysis involves personal judgments
and opinions. Different people might have varying perspectives
on what constitutes a strength, weakness, opportunity, or
threat.
