New Approach to Strategic Planning: The Impact of Leadership and Culture on Plan Implantation via the Three Cs: Cooperation, Collaboration and Coordination

Abstract

Strategic approach to management in general and strategic planning in particular has gained popularity and application in today’s competitive and volatile environment. Increasingly in the present complex world, leaders and managers in public and nonprofit organizations feel the need to be strategic in their planning in order to fulfill the organizational mission and enhance stakeholders’ satisfaction, Many problems though arise in successful implementation of such plans even if such plans are designed effectively. This paper will explore the most recent literature findings on the crucial role of three processes of collaboration, cooperation and coordination, known as the three C, play in successful implementation of such plans. Two major dimensions of the organization’s internal capability, Leadership and Culture will be examined along with those 3 major factors for jump starting a successful strategic plan and securing the support of key stakeholders.

Keywords: Strategic plan, Implementation, Stakeholders, Cooperation, Coordination, collaboration

JEL Classification: P1, P2, L2, L3, M1, E6