Includes bibliographical references (pages 327-335) and index.
Pt. 1. Preparing for Strategic Planning. 1. Embracing New Challenges and Opportunities: Strategic Management in Government and Nonprofit Organizations. 2. Understanding Three Models of Strategy Formulation. 3. Using Environmental Scanning to Track Trends and Prospects. 4. Analyzing Your Organization's Portfolio -- Pt. 2. Choosing the Right Strategy. 5. Growth Strategies. 6. Retrenchment Strategies. 7. Stability Strategies. 8. Collaborative Strategies -- Pt. 3. Strategy in Practice. 9. Implementing Strategic Decisions. Conclusion: Balancing Politics and Strategy