title: Strategic planning--building the foundation to formulate strategies.
authors.affiliation: Arvina Group, LLC, USA. jspallina@earthlink.net
authors.forename: Joseph M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Spallina
mesh_terms: D006752:Hospital Planning / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D020380:Needs Assessment; D016522:Oncology Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D010934:Planning Techniques; D016730:Program Development / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States