Have Fun with Strategic Planning

Abstract

Although widely dreaded, strategic planning is often required. More importantly, it is critical for institutional success.

Here I offer tips for successful strategic planning in law schools, organized around the mnemonic HAVE FUN: H: Hands on and High Priority; A: Align Ideas with Funding; V: Viewpoint Diversity Is Critical; E: Engage All Key Stakeholders...at the Right Time; F: Find Leverage Points for Communication; U: Understand Who's Doing What; N: Never Put It on a Shelf.

Keywords: strategic planning, law schools, legal education, law school administration, deans