Proposes that strategic planning is a linear, rational model best suited for managing change under conditions featuring an equilibrium between internal and external environments. Suggests conventional managerial/planning techniques are inadequate for the turbulent 1990s, where many variables are in constant flux. Presents a paradigm change model…

Adopts a descriptive and normative theory of planning to explore some of the differences in assumptions, methodologies, and intended outcomes of the process of planning as it seems to be applied to public and private sector planning. (Author/WM)

In an era of financial constraint, the planner must produce the most reasonable plan that is acceptable to the most parties as accurately, honestly, and objectively as possible. (Author/WM)

Presents a model of the planning process that may serve as a conceptual frame for educational planning. Suggests that a sound model of the educational planning process is needed to generate comparative empirical research needed by planners and students of planning. (Author/JH)

Arguing that "needs assessment" is too vaguely defined, this paper considers the term's location within the planning field, compares two variants of the discrepancy model (classical versus social welfare approaches), and reflects on the assumptions and implications imbedded in needs assessment technocracy. Includes 16 notes and 26 references. (MLH)

The planning and decision-making models from the traditional research paradigms, combined with the tools and orientation of futurists, have much to contribute to our knowledge about planning for educational change. Educators must approach planning, coping with change, goal setting, decision making, problem solving, and curricular leadership with…

Through involvement in a project to redefine educational goals and redesign the local educational system, community members gain insights into the operation of the school system and acquire skills in influencing its future direction. (WM)

Suggests the capacity for synergistic planning should be fostered in the staffing and work of all educational decision-making bodies. In this model, all people in the organization examine the whole situation before action is taken on incremental parts. Defines synergistic planning; discusses issues surrounding data, integration, technology, and…

Discusses strategy planning (the analysis of proposed policies in terms of their future consequences) and the way it is performed in the Florida State Department of Education. (IRT)

The optimum scope of an effective educational planning process is determined by the ability of the planners to comprehend and affect the relevant communication network, on the one hand, and their ability to develop and use transformative processes, on the other. (Author)

There have been many persisting issues and problems in educational planning in the Korean scene. The major ones can be identified as involving (1) approaches, (2) organization, (3) the process, (4) priorities, and (5) the position of private schools and their financial support. (Author)

A logical approach to analyzing societal trends and to presenting the results of the analysis to policymakers is described. This is the trend impact matrix. (Author/WM)

A true intergovernmental collaboration in the definition of objectives for Canada requires a cooperative federalism, multilateral rather than unilateral planning, and a negotiated agreement on how the constitutional powers and the resources of the partners in the confederation can be exploited to achieve these objectives. (Author/WM)

Discusses Mexico's "National Plan of Higher Education, 1981-1991" in conjunction with other plans concerning this nation's demography, economic growth, increasing urbanization, and science and technological system. Mexico's educational plan was hampered by an unexpected economic crisis in 1982 that drastically reduced the GNP and caused…

Proposes a Florida community college's integrated planning approach comprised of three key elements: strategic planning, operational planning, and effectiveness measures. This model, which uses the institutional mission statement as the initiating point, is an efficient and meaningful way to relate an institution's purpose, goals, and outcome…