Contents Planning Definition Types of planning Steps of planning development Aproaches for priority setting
Introduction
Planning It is the process of deciding & establishing an organizational goals/objectives & developing the suitable course of actions for achieving these goals/objectives . It is a blueprint for taking action (a process that lays the base for future action).
Attributes of planning Futuristic Decision making Goal oriented Intellectual processes Continuous Flexible Pervasive
Types of plans Plans importantly classified based on: Repetitiveness Time Scope/breadth
Types of plans . . . . Classification of plans based on repetitiveness Standing Plans; t hat can be used again and again Single-use Plans; that can be u sed only once
Types of plans . . . . Classification of Plans Based on Time 1. Long-range planning The time may range usually from 5-10 years Distant future 2. Intermediate-range/middle-range/mid-term planning Ranges between long & short- range plans 3. Short-range planning Complementary of long-range plans Constitute the steps towards the implementation of long-range plans. ranges from 1 to 2 years
Types of plans . . . . Classification of Plans Based on Scope/Breadth 1. Operational ( tactical) plans - activity planning 2. Strategic Planning - allocative planning 3. Contingency plans
Steps in Health Planning (operational) Situational analysis Priority setting Setting objectives & Targets Option appraisal Programming and budgeting Implementation and Monitoring Evaluation Plan of action