The strategic planning guide provides: * Step-by- step approach to conduct strategic planning for higher education institutions, companies, non-profit organizations and government agencies. * Proven and best practices methodology and tools. * Detailed instruction for strategic planning sessions and workshops. * Know- how on conducting, facilitating, and leading strategic planning sessions, workshops and seminars. * Templates and forms required for strategic planning sessions, workshops and deliverables. * Illustrations with examples drawn from leading international organizations. * Strategic planning challenges and lessons learned.