Strategic planning questions often focus on three areas:  the quality of current services, core competencies, and how to implement expansion plans.

The strategic planning events are formatted around a simple, yet trusted method, called the DECIDE model. The structure of this approach is presented below.

DECIDE
DEFINE the problem to be resolved
EXPLORE the alternative factors
COLLECT the relevant information
IDENTIFY the chosen solution
DO the plan
EVALUATE the results

This process typically has three key steps as part of the procedure:  An initial survey followed by a strategic planning workshop; and finished by presentation of the recommendations to the board or decision makers for the group.
In addition to the DECIDE Method, another popular tool is the SWOT analysis that enables members of the group to self-evaluate how they perceive the organization.  The result of the analysis should better prepare the group for the future.  The structure of this approach is presented below:

Sample Planning Tool