Slide 1
Benefits of Integrating Strategic Change Cycle
- Enhanced internal coordination of the organization’s activities
- Enhancement of the effectiveness of the broader societal systems
- Links planning and the implementation phases
- Makes strategic management an ongoing process
I suggest incorporating the Strategic Change Cycle in the strategic planning process due to its impact on the internal coordination of the organization and its activities. The Strategic Change Cycle’s ability to promote an effective approach to broader societal systems also manifests as an influencing factor as this will enable better achievement of the Department of Homeland Security’s goals. The cycle also links the planning and implementation phases of the strategic planning aspect, besides making strategic management an ongoing process.
Slide 2
Negatives of Integrating Strategic Change Cycle
- Cost element
- Highly complex process
- Low rate of success in implementation
As applied to strategic planning, the Strategic Change Cycle is a costly process that consumes a significant volume of the resources available to the organization. The process also requires a specific set of skills to partake, with these coming at a higher cost. The cycle’s technical needs have also affected its application with low rates of success in its use, further discouraging its application.
Slide 3
Conclusion
- I would suggest incorporating the Strategic Change Cycle.
- Department of Homeland Security should provide resources for the process.
- A strategic program will identify and solve strategic issues.
The Department of Homeland Security has strategic issues worth considering. The development of the proposed strategic program and its implementation will enhance the solving of the organization’s identified strategic issues. It is suggested that the strategic planning of the Department of Homeland Security incorporates the Strategic Change Cycle.