In a recent Community Hospital Corporation blog, Cindy Matthews, Executive Vice President for Community Hospital Corporation, outlines four guidelines to restructure and facilitate the strategic planning process to create more results for hospitals.
Editor’s Note: This blog originally appeared on Community Hospital Corporation‘s website.
Strategic planning. It’s listed at the top of meeting agendas, discussedin hallways, and generally viewed as a blueprint for organizational growth and success. It’s how businesses (should) plan for the future, after all. Although the purpose of strategic planning is to enhance an organization’s performance, growth and revenue — classic business objectives with obvious benefits – many participants say “it takes too much time,” or “it’s disconnected from the way we actually operate.” How can this be? Click here to continue >>