S4.1 - developing objectives and strategies

Envisioning a future state and developing strategies, goals, objectives and action plans to achieve it.

Description Identifying business or organizational opportunities. Examples: – Identify market niches – Identify new business opportunities – Identify process improvements

Envision and develop strategies and plans for companies and organisations aimed at purposes such as establishing new markets, refurbishing the equipment and machinery of a company, implementing pricing strategies, and restoring or maintaining financial viability. Examples: – Develop business case – Draw up marketing and sales plan – Create a financial plan

Description Developing organisational and operational methods, policies, procedures or standards. Examples: – Define organisational standards – Develop environmental policy – Establish an ICT customer support process

Developing plans and programmes for the conduct of research and investigations to extend human knowledge or develop new products. Examples: – Plan research process – Identify research topics

Description Developing plans for the promotion and protection of public and community health and the provision of health services. Examples: – Develop advanced health promotion strategies – Promote sport activities in public health

Developing education and training programs, plans, or procedures for society in general, specific groups or tailored to an individual’s learning needs. Examples: – Develop curriculum – Construct individual learning plans – Develop training programmes

Description Composing and maintaining procedures outlining specific actions to be taken in the event of an emergency or adverse event, taking into account all the risks and dangers that could be involved, ensuring that the plans comply with safety legislation and represent the safest course of action. Examples: – Manage disaster recovery plans – Plan railway incident mitigation measures