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Traditional strategic planning treats strategy development as a linear, one-time process. You define your purpose, analyze the market, develop your strategy, and execute for the next year or two. This ...

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When preparing for 2025 and all the unknowns the future inevitably holds, a thorough strategic plan is critical to driving meaningful outcomes for any business. Effective strategic plans reflect on ...

In June 2024, the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) launched an ambitious strategic planning process. Now, after a year of engagement, we are proud to share our new five-year ...

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