Prince Sultan University

Policy Management System

Strategic Planning Policy

Policy Code:GV0002
Policy Name:Strategic Planning Policy
Handler:Deanship of Quality Assurance and Development (DQAD)
Date Created:2 February 2017
Current Review Date:26/9/2023
Approved by:University Council
Approval Date:[Not Provided]

Overview

This policy defines the framework and responsibilities for strategic planning at Prince Sultan University. It ensures alignment of institutional goals with the university's mission and vision using the OKR (Objective and Key Results) methodology to promote effective and agile execution across academic, research, and community service areas.

Definition

Strategic Planning at PSU: Aligns goals with the university’s vision after analyzing internal/external environments.
Stakeholders: Working/review teams, top management, Board of Trustees.
SWOT Analysis: Assess strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats.
Implementation Plan: Steps to achieve the strategic goals.
Internal Environment: Includes faculty, staff, students, management.
External Environment: Includes alumni, employers.
Priorities: Key values guiding PSU’s strategic direction.
OKR Software: Tool for tracking progress.
Awareness Campaign: Marketing effort to inform stakeholders of the planning cycle.

Policy and Process

  1. Responsibilities
    • Stakeholders contribute to the preparation of the strategic plan.
    • Board of Trustees approves and oversees the plan.
    • President leads the implementation of the strategy.
    • VPFA aligns finances with strategy.
    • Academic/administrative leaders implement specific goals.
  2. Implementation Strategy
    • Strategy Formulation: Conduct environmental scan.
    • Validation & Delivery: Prepare and present plan.
    • Implementation & Monitoring: Execute and oversee.
    • Evaluation & Feedback: Review results and improve.
  3. Strategic Planning Process
    • Form task force and assign committees.
    • Approve plan and issue terms of reference.
    • Identify PSU mandates and obligations.
    • Develop process documentation and guidelines.
    • Engage stakeholders and launch awareness campaigns.
    • Conduct surveys/focus groups to gather feedback.
    • Update mission and develop vision.
    • Perform SWOT analysis.
    • Identify priorities and formulate strategies.
    • Draft plan and refine through stakeholder input.
    • Finalize strategic vision and implementation plan.
    • Reassess strategy for improvement.
Process Diagram