4 Core Elements of Strategic Planning Provide an explanation of the importance of the relationship among core elements. Then explain the relationship between at least two core elements of the strategic planning process based on the core elements graphic. Provide examples from the core elements graphic to illustrate your points. Learning Resources Please read and view (where applicable) the following Learning Resources before you complete this week's assignments. Readings Course Text: The Handbook of Human Services Management Chapter 15, Managing the Planning Process Article: McNamara, C. (n.d.). All about strategic planning, Free Management Library. Retrieved from http://managementhelp.org/strategicplanning/index.htm Article: Simoneaux, S. L., & Stroud, C. L. (2011). SWOT analysis: The annual check-up for a business. Journal of Pension Benefits, 18(3), 7578. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Business Source Complete database. Article: Strategic Plan FY 20112017. (2010). Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Developmental Disabilities. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the PsycEXTRA database. Article: Strategic Plan: July 1, 2007June 30, 2010. (2007). United Way of York County. Retrieved from http://www.unitedway-york.org/images/StrategicPlan.pdf Article: Walsh, M. F., & Schaeffer, P. V. (2009). Exploring gap analysis to evaluate participant satisfaction regarding community development planning programs. Community Development, 39(3), 115-129. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Education Research Complete database. Media Interactive Media: Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2011). Structural framework: Strategic planning. Baltimore: Author.

4 Core Elements of Strategic Planning Provide an explanation of the importance of the relationship among core elements. Then explain the relationship between at least two core elements of the strategic planning process based on the core elements graphic. Provide examples from the core elements graphic to illustrate your points. Learning Resources Please read and view (where applicable) the following Learning Resources before you complete this week's assignments. Readings Course Text: The Handbook of Human Services Management Chapter 15, Managing the Planning Process Article: McNamara, C. (n.d.). All about strategic planning, Free Management Library. Retrieved from http://managementhelp.org/strategicplanning/index.htm Article: Simoneaux, S. L., & Stroud, C. L. (2011). SWOT analysis: The annual check-up for a business. Journal of Pension Benefits, 18(3), 7578. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Business Source Complete database. Article: Strategic Plan FY 20112017. (2010). Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Developmental Disabilities. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the PsycEXTRA database. Article: Strategic Plan: July 1, 2007June 30, 2010. (2007). United Way of York County. Retrieved from http://www.unitedway-york.org/images/StrategicPlan.pdf Article: Walsh, M. F., & Schaeffer, P. V. (2009). Exploring gap analysis to evaluate participant satisfaction regarding community development planning programs. Community Development, 39(3), 115-129. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Education Research Complete database. Media Interactive Media: Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2011). Structural framework: Strategic planning. Baltimore: Author.