Is it really necessary for my organization to have a strategic plan in place? Absolutely!! Having a strategic plan is similar to a road map. If you're driving to a new destination and want to get from point A to point B, you would ensure you have a map with directions (or nowadays...a cell phone with GPS.) If you have your own business or work for a company, there are goals set in place. A strategic plan is simply a tool that provides your team and organization a sense of dir