Strategic Workforce Planning Requires Innovation

Move beyond the routine to be prepared for the future.

The word strategic is used frequently and imprecisely. It is a common balm used to justify projects or expenses.

But upon closer inspection, what makes something strategic is the holistic and comprehensive approach with which it is addressed. Being strategic forces us to step beyond what we already know and make an educated judgment about the future.

When applied to the workforce, strategic planning is moving beyond the routine; it is being