TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– This paper argues that, while one needs to logically decide on an organization's strategy, it does not need to be a product of a lengthy strategic planning process.Design/methodology/approach– The paper discusses and gives examples to illustrate why an institution does not need to go through an intricate strategic planning process.Findings– A laborious process is not needed to plan a library's strategic direction.Practical implications– A library can more efficiently use its money and time to satisfy its customers than by spending them on a drawn‐out strategic planning process.Originality/value– Hopefully, this article will motivate librarians to find the proper balance between having no strategy and wasting too much time and money on creating a lengthy strategic plan.
VL  - 21
IS  - 1
SN  - 0888-045X
DO  - 10.1108/08880450810875738
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/08880450810875738
AU  - Linn Mott
PY  - 2008
Y1  - 2008/01/01
TI  - Planning strategically and strategic planning
T2  - The Bottom Line
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 20
EP  - 23
Y2  - 2024/04/16
ER  -