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DECISION-MAKING IN TUNE WITH THE STRATEGIC PLAN
IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGY
Chapter 5 covered the role of public relations in strategic planning, and this chapter
focuses on making decisions based on strategic planning. While strategy is important,
there is a saying in business that success is 5% planning and 95% implementation. The
best laid plans are worthless if the organization cannot execute them.
The board holds the CEO responsible for the development, communication,
and execution of the strategic plan. Public relations is a key player in both the
communication and execution of the plan.
Strategic plans are not set in stone; they must adapt to rapidly changing situations.
A key role for public relations is to continually monitor both ...