Mintzberg's Planning School of Strategy

The video explains the planning school of strategy development, one of Henry Mintzberg's ten schools of thought. It emphasizes formal planning processes, where strategy is developed through structured steps, checklists, and objectives. The chief executive holds overall responsibility, while planners execute the procedural planning. The strategy is implemented with strict controls and monitoring to ensure objectives are met. The planning school is contrasted with the design school, highlighting its formal approach and the role of immediate subordinates in strategy development.

What is the primary focus of the planning school according to Henry Mintzberg?

• Developing strategies through informal discussions

• Creating strategies through formal planning processes

• Focusing on short-term goals only

• Implementing strategies without any planning

Who is responsible for the procedural planning in the planning school?

• The board of directors

• The chief executive officer

• All employees collectively

• Planners reporting directly to the CEO

What ensures that the objectives are met in the planning school approach?

• Employee feedback

• Random checks

• Strict controls and observations

• Flexible guidelines

How does the planning school differ from the design school?

• It involves a higher level of formality and responsibility

• It focuses on short-term goals

• It does not involve any planning

• It is less formal and more flexible

What is the main characteristic of the planning approach in strategic development?

• Formal and structured

• Informal and spontaneous

• Focused on individual creativity

• Based on intuition