A PROCESS REVIEW LEADING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE
Date
2011-06-08
Authors
PILANE, IKANENG E.
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Abstract
The purpose of this study is to explore the processes followed in the formulation,
from the initiation phase leading to the adoption of the Mpumalanga Provincial
Growth and Development Strategy (PGDS). It seeks to explore the level of
understanding of the processes of strategy formulation, the consultation of
stakeholders and the extent to which organisational and institutional support structures
were put into place for the purpose of supporting the implementation of the PGDS.
The research involved the interrogation of all the distinctive elements that were
followed in the formulation and the support mechanisms of the PGDS.
The research explored through the integrated model key elements and processes that
need to be followed in strategy development and also identified challenges and
lessons, regarded as positives that can be learned for future review processes.
The findings of the research indicated that effective management of strategy processes
and supportive organisational and institutional frameworks are important factors to be
considered, if successful strategy formulation is to be achieved. The influences of
stakeholders and the importance of leadership structures have also emerged as
important factors that need to be seriously considered.
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MM - P&DM
Keywords
Mpumalanga Provincial Growth and Development Strategy, Strategy formulation