Planning For Various Business Types : Banking and Finance
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Here the focus is on strategic and other forms of planning important for use in banks, investment companies and other financial institutions.
By Jack Milligan
In theory, everything comes together in the bank's strategic plan---but how can the board use it as a tool for success?
(Added: 30-May-2005 Hits: 770)
By Richard J. Koreto
Ask a group of planners to predict where the Dow, mortgage rates, or movements from the Fed will be next week, next year, or next decade, and they will deftly parry your questions. They're not in the prediction business, they say. But they do have an unlimited supply of opinions about where their profession will be and how they will be practicing in the future. Advertisement
(Added: 20-Jun-2005 Hits: 724)
By Fleming, Cathy
Involve all employees for a dynamic planning process.
Strategic planning is a key to success and stability, but executives say the process must not be an exercise just for top management. "Make strategic planning systemic in your organization," advises Ken Marion, senior vice president, strategic planning, for $1.5 billion asset North Island Credit Union, San Diego. "Keep the energy level up by bringing in new perspectives and different resources. Stick to your core values and credit unions' 'people helping people' philosophy."
(Added: 26-Jan-2006 Hits: 466)
By Alex Sheshunoff
In a nutshell, strategic options analysis weighs the long-term impact on earnings and shareholder value of various strategic alternatives. It`s better than a crystal ball because it displays not just one future but optional futures, depending on what management and the board decide to do.
(Added: 31-May-2005 Hits: 718)