SEDA Technology Programme strategic planning: an analysis of factors and strategies that may lead to successful leadership in the management of seda Technology Programme

Abstract

The study focuses on the relationship between concepts of strategic planning, strategic management and leadership to determine the success factors of the seda Technology programme. An analysis of factors and strategies were identified for effective use on the divisional strategic planning .Strategic planning involves all members and must be led by management themselves; the decisions made cannot be delegated but require commitment of all participants in the organisation. In order to make proper plans, the managers must expand the effort needed to apprehend and evaluate all generated information throughout the planning process. The study found that there must be definite relationship between the resource management and strategic planning of the Stp. The strategy identified that management with no financial management experience should be empowered through training course’s to ensure a proper understanding of allocation of resources .The findings suggested that organizational culture , governance and leadership if lacking , they may become serious limitations to effective application of identified factors for the success and sustainability of the Stp.