Strategic Planning

The increasingly competitive and volatile business environment which was ushered in by the economic reforms of the 1980s and 90s has made it necessary for organizations, both public and private to plan ahead, review their paradigms and continually update their strategies. Sound strategic management processes enable an organization to be appropriately matched to its environment at all times. We have the capability to assist our clients in the following areas:

Corporate Planning Audits

We review a client's planning systems and provide a comprehensive report on whether the system meets the test of an effective planning system.

Design and implementation of Planning Systems

SEM can assist your organization to design and implement a corporate planning system with comprehensive manuals. As experts in strategic planning, SEM can counsel an organization on the best practices in strategic planning.

The strategic planning process needs to be understood by all members. SEM's strategic planning experts can set up the training in several key areas such as:

• Application of a strategic planning model


• Organization wide training to promote understanding of an involvement in the strategic planning process


• Implementation of procedures for monitoring the implementation of a plan.

Strategic Reviews

The success of periodic strategic reviews often depends on independent moderation and input. The facilitator role helps an organization deal with issues that might otherwise be avoided or overlooked and ensures that all participants are involved in the process. The facilitator is able to challenge prevailing beliefs and help the organization chart a new direction. SEM has experienced associates who moderate strategic reviews and bring much needed outside input into a periodic strategic review exercise.