Planeringen

Planeringen, translated as the planning in Swedish, denotes the act or process of planning within a range of fields, from public administration and urban development to business management and education. It involves defining objectives, determining needed resources, creating schedules, assessing risks, and coordinating actions among involved parties. Planeringen serves as a preparatory stage intended to align activities with strategic goals and to provide a framework for decision-making and accountability.

In Swedish governance and planning practice, planeringen is embedded in formal procedures such as strategic planning, operational planning, and project planning. In urban planning, it connects with longer-term instruments like the översiktsplan (comprehensive plan) and more detailed plans that guide land use, infrastructure, and zoning. In organizations, planeringen supports project lifecycles, production planning, and resource allocation, often using tools such as Gantt charts, roadmaps, and iterative planning cycles in agile environments.

The planning process typically follows sequential steps: identifying objectives, analyzing current conditions, evaluating options, selecting a course of action, allocating resources, establishing timelines, and setting metrics for monitoring and revision. Stakeholder involvement and compliance with laws and budgets are common considerations. Effective planeringen aims to reduce uncertainty, improve coordination, and enhance the likelihood that activities achieve their intended outcomes.

See also: Planning, Project management, Urban planning, Strategic planning.