Desired Qualities for a Business Plan

	it will be very practical and be easy to follow
	it will follow "best-practice" steps for business planning process
	it will provide a clear and agreed statement of vision and direction
	it will address the overriding concerns for precinct growth
	it will define prospects for increased demand with existing product (no change) and with improved product and including a clearly defined development strategy and portfolio of viable growth opportunities
	it will provide a foundation for possible changes for planning and development.

Questions to be answered.

Where are we now? Where have we come from?

past performance review current situation analysis SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities & threats).

Where do we want to go and why?

vision, mission, identity general aims, direction, objectives, goals.

Which ways might we go?

alternative strategies impact analyses.

Which ways can we go?

Which way will we go and why?

What, how, who, when, where? (ie action plan and budget)

What resources are required?

human physical financial what are the key roles and responsibilities for each organisation and/or stakeholder?

Staffing

Who are the key players?

how well does the existing human resource base and organisation structure measure up to the plan requirements? what needs are there for education, training, motivation and development? is human resource development / service a key strategy?

Who is in charge?

who should be in charge? how are the partnerships/alliances going to work?

Control

What controls are necessary?