A strategic planning approach : defining alternative counterterrorism strategies as an illustration / Lynn E. Davis, Melanie Sisson.

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Davis, Lynn E. (Lynn Etheridge), 1943- [author.]

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Series: Publisher: Santa Monica, CA : RAND, 2009Description: xvii, 31 pages ; 28 cmContent type:

text

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computer
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0833046519 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780833046512 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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HV6432 .D383 2009

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Introduction -- Defining an approach to strategic planning -- Implementing the strategic planning approach : defining alternative counterterrorism strategies -- Implementing strategic planning approach within the U.S. goverment.

Summary: While the United States government has historically undertaken strategic reviews and produced numerous strategy documents, these have provided only very general directions for U.S. policymakers. This paper defines an approach to strategic planning and illustrates its application using the example of the critical national security topic of counterterrorism. The strategic planning approach involves four steps: (1) defining and operationalizing a strategic goal; (2) defining the full range of different "means," or policy tools, making them as specific and distinct as possible; (3) defining alternative strategies to achieve the strategic goal, each comprised of a set of prioritized means; and (4) facilitating the choice of a strategy by policymakers. Strategies emerging from this approach could increase the effectiveness of U.S government policies in achieving national security goals, make it possible to better allocate limited government resources, and provide a compelling foundation for seeking public and congressional support for particular programs.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 29-31).

While the United States government has historically undertaken strategic reviews and produced numerous strategy documents, these have provided only very general directions for U.S. policymakers. This paper defines an approach to strategic planning and illustrates its application using the example of the critical national security topic of counterterrorism. The strategic planning approach involves four steps: (1) defining and operationalizing a strategic goal; (2) defining the full range of different "means," or policy tools, making them as specific and distinct as possible; (3) defining alternative strategies to achieve the strategic goal, each comprised of a set of prioritized means; and (4) facilitating the choice of a strategy by policymakers. Strategies emerging from this approach could increase the effectiveness of U.S government policies in achieving national security goals, make it possible to better allocate limited government resources, and provide a compelling foundation for seeking public and congressional support for particular programs.

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