This article provides guidance on developing and implementing strategic plans for organizations. It covers topics such as establishing a vision, mission, and values, criteria for effective mission, vision, and values, drafting statements, case study analysis, environmental scan, legislation, regulations, and codes of practice, objectives, strategies, and priorities, roles and responsibilities, performance indicators, time frames, co-operative ventures, cost-benefit and risk analysis, and monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the plan. The article also includes suggestions for experts to consult and ways to review the effectiveness of the planning process.