Conceptualising an integrated planning system. (10th May 2005)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chermack, Thomas J.
• Is Part Of: International journal of technology intelligence and planning. Volume 1:Number 3(2005)
• Page Start: 325
• Page End: 339
• Publication Date: 2005-05-10
• Subjects: systems based approach -- modular planning -- flexible planning -- philosophical approaches -- strategy -- integrated planning -- strategic planning; Technological innovations -- Periodicals; Research, Industrial -- Periodicals; Knowledge management -- Periodicals; 658.403805
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1740-2832

Abstract

This paper explores an innovative approach to planning in organisations based on viewing planning itself as a system. Beginning with an outline of problematic and rigid planning processes, this article advocated for a reconceptualisation of planning itself to accommodate the complex and ever-changing environment in which planning must take place. By using van der Heijden's (1997) strategy paradigms, and Mintzberg and Lampel's (1999) schools of strategy, a heuristic is created for a modular and flexible systems-based approach to planning. Implications for planning practices are considered in light of this novel approach to planning as well as some suggestions for further research.