Planleggingsniveauer

Planleggingsniveauer refers to the different hierarchical stages or levels at which planning takes place within an organization or project. These levels reflect the scope, time horizon, and detail of the plans created. Typically, planning is categorized into three main levels: strategic, tactical, and operational.

Strategic planning operates at the highest level and focuses on the long-term vision and overall direction of the organization. It involves setting broad goals, defining mission and vision statements, and determining how the organization will compete in its environment. Strategic plans are typically developed by senior management and have a time horizon of several years.

Tactical planning bridges the gap between strategic and operational planning. It involves translating the broad strategic goals into more specific, medium-term plans and actions. Tactical plans often focus on allocating resources, developing departmental objectives, and outlining specific programs or initiatives to achieve strategic aims. These plans usually have a time horizon of months to a year or two.

Operational planning is the most detailed level of planning and deals with the day-to-day activities and tasks required to execute the tactical plans. It focuses on specific actions, schedules, and resource assignments needed to achieve short-term objectives. Operational plans are typically developed by lower-level management and supervisors and have a very short time horizon, often daily, weekly, or monthly. Effective planning requires alignment and coordination across all these levels, ensuring that operational activities contribute to tactical goals, which in turn support the overarching strategic direction.