Strategic planning ITSP
The creation, iteration and maintenance of a strategy in order to align organisational actions, plans and resources with business objectives and the development of plans to drive forward and execute that strategy. Working with stakeholders to communicate and embed strategic management via objectives, accountabilities and monitoring of progress.
Moving to SFIA 8
There is an updated version of this skill for SFIA 8.
- The skill descriptions have been edited for readability and guidance notes have been added
- Details available here - SFIA 8 Strategic planning
- SFIA 7 skill descriptions will remain available for you to use
- Previous SFIA assessments are not impacted by this change.
Levels of responsibility for this skill
| 5 | 6 | 7 |
Strategic planning: Levels 1-4
This skill is not typically observed or practiced at these levels of responsibility and accountability.
Strategic planning: Level 5
Ensures that all stakeholders adhere to the strategic management approach and timetables. Collates information and creates reports and insights to support strategy management processes. Develops and communicates plans to drive forward the strategy. Contributes to the development of policies, standards and guidelines for strategy development and planning.
Strategic planning: Level 6
Sets policies, standards, and guidelines for how the organisation conducts strategy development and planning. Leads and manages the creation or review of a strategy which meets the requirements of the business. Develops, communicates, implements and reviews the processes which ensure that the strategic management is embedded in the management and operational plans of the organisation.
Strategic planning: Level 7
Leads the definition, implementation, and communication of the organisation’s strategic management framework and directs the creation and review of a strategy and plans to support the strategic requirements of the business.