"Strategic planning is an important function in nonprofit and public organizations, and leaders are continually striving to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations explores John Bryson's strategic planning model and outlines the reasons public and nonprofit organizations must embrace strategic planning to improve their performance. The book offers leaders, managers, and students detailed guidance on implementing the process, and specific tools and techniques to make the process work. This sixth edition features updated cases and examples, a number of new cases, and a more extensive discussion of design as a method of strategy development. This 6th edition would also feature broader international appeal via the addition of co-author Bert George. Bryson and George would also work to build out an online component to aid students and teachers alike that would feature downloads, links to additional materials, podcasts, instruction modules, and much more"-- Provided by publisher.