Strategic planning for success (CSF103) is a free micro Open Online Course (mOOC) designed for anyone who wants to learn more about how to develop a clear and compelling vision that integrates a serious, smart approach to sustainable practice. At the end of this course you will be able to:

1. Define sustainable success in a chosen setting.
2. Construct a suitable vision for a chosen setting.
3. Backcast from success rather than forecast towards it.
4. Frame strategic goals to take you to that vision.

This course will help you to:

1. Understand what a vision is, and its critical importance to strategic planning processes.
2. Learn the characteristics and qualities of a compelling, inspiring and powerful vision.
3. Understand the benefits and advantages of backcasting.
4. Learn how to frame a vision of success using the Natural Step’s sustainability principles.
5. Understand how strategic goals give life to the vision.
6. Learn how to frame strategic goals that address the right challenges and opportunities.
7. Learn about some common frameworks that suggest strategic priority areas for sustainable development.