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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planning
Planning is
the process of thinking regarding
the activities required to achieve a desired goal.
Planning is based on foresight, the fundamental
capacity for mental
time travel. Some researchers regard the
evolution of forethought - the capacity to think
ahead - as a prime mover in human
evolution.[1] Planning
is a fundamental property of intelligent
behavior.[citation
needed] It
involves the use of logic and imagination to
visualize not only a desired result, but the
steps necessary to achieve that result.
An important aspect of planning is its
relationship to forecasting.
Forecasting aims to predict what the future will look
like, while planning imagines what the future could look
like.
Planning according to established
principles - most notably since the early-20th century[2] -
forms a core part of many professional occupations,
particularly in fields such as management and business.
Once people have developed a plan, they can measure and
assess progress, efficiency and effectiveness.
As circumstances change, plans may need to be modified
or even abandoned.
In light of the popularity of the concept
of planning, some adherents of the idea advocate
planning for unplannable eventualities.[3][4
Patrick Montana and Bruce
Charnov outline a three-step result-oriented process for
planning:[15]
-
1. Choosing a
destination
- Evaluating
alternative routes
- Deciding the
specific course of the plan
In organizations, planning can become a management process,
concerned with defining goals for a future direction and
determining on the missions and resources to achieve
those targets. To meet the goals, managers may develop
plans such as a business
plan or a marketing
plan. Planning always has a purpose. The purpose may
involve the achievement of certain goals or targets:
efficient use of resources, reducing risk, expanding the
organization and its assets, etc.
For a more creative approach to
planning please see FRANK's Components of Creativity
(and Planning)
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