Write a 3-4-page academic paper that analyzes the key components of a strategic planning framework, assesses the value of using a strategic planning framework, and explains the role of leadership in the strategic planning process.
Introduction
This portfolio work project asks you to analyze the strategic process using the AFI framework. This analysis will clearly demonstrate your ability to think critically and strategically, and to use evidence to support your thinking.
The Scenario
You work for a management consulting firm that makes regular contributions to a national publication created to help new businesses and entrepreneurs. Your boss has asked you to write an article on the importance of strategic planning for an upcoming issue. 
Your Role
You have decided to focus your article on the strategic planning process and the use of a strategic planning framework.
Requirements
To complete this assessment, be sure you understand the AFI framework. Conduct your own research to find recent articles on the value of strategic planning and the role of leadership in the strategic planning process. Now write your article and include:

Analyze the key components of a strategic planning framework. 
Assess the value of using a strategic planning framework for long-term success and sustained competitive advantage. 
Explain the role of leadership in the strategic planning process. Be sure to address the ethical responsibilities of leaders in the strategic planning process. 

Deliverable Format

The Strategic Process is an academic document and should therefore follow the corresponding MBA Academic and Professional Document Guidelines, which can be found in the MBA Program Resources in the courseroom navigation panel.

Read about APA formatting and citing references under “Writing Skills.”

In addition to the analysis, include:

Title page.
References page.
APA formatted references from at least two sources.

3“4 pages in length, in addition to the title and references pages.
Written for new businesses and entrepreneurs. 

Evaluation
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies through corresponding scoring guide criteria:

Competency 1: Assess the importance of strategic management for supporting long term success and sustained competitive advantage.

Analyze the key components of a strategic planning framework.
Assess the value of using a strategic planning framework for long-term success and sustained competitive advantage.
Explain the role of leadership in the strategic planning process.

Competency 5: Communicate business needs, opportunities, and strategies with multiple stakeholders.

Correctly format citations and references using current APA style.
Write content clearly and logically with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.

Your faculty will use the scoring guide to review your deliverable as if they were the editor of the publication. Review the scoring guide prior to developing and submitting your assessment.
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