Planning is so far as possible systematic process for the definition of goals and future actions.

In almost all disciplines and sciences planning is operated.

Central one of characteristics of planning are:

• Future referringness
• Uncertainty
• A process character: Planning runs multi-level as succession of phases
• An organization character: A goal is active codesigning of the future in a certain area
• An information character: Planning supplies information for decision carriers, concerning and other one

Functions

From the intention of planning future acting to specify the following functions of planning can be derived:

• Selection function

Planning can work on in each case partial aspects, since the abundance to information and the factors, which affect the situation are too extensive that one cannot seize everything. It takes place therefore when planning a selection.

• Making flexible function

Action alternatives are ready placed by planning. By it it can be attained possible also with different influences the desired goal.

• Motivationsfuktion

If when planning the concerning are taken part and these with the organization of the future are involved, a motivation takes place by means of planning.

• Co-ordination function

Planning is made mostly by several ranges and levels away. Therefore planning makes a contribution for co-ordination in an organization.

Examples

• Space planning
• Landscape planning
• Building design
• Scheduling
• Family planning
• Business planning
• Military planning
• Project planning

• Strategy

See also:

• Futurology
• Land development plan
• Planning cell
• Politics
• Future research

Literature

• Dietrich the logic of failing - strategic thinking in complex situations, rororo science, 3. Aufl. 2004, ISBN 3499615789 (planning psychology)

Magazines over planning

• Magazine for Controlling and management
• Magazine for management
• Magazine for planning

Articles in category "Planning"

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Related Websites

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• American Planning Association
  Professional association organized to advance the art and science of planning and to foster the activity...


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• Planning and Regeneration News and Jobs
  UK planning portal. Includes planning news, jobs, appeals, education, documents, consultants directory, development control casebook and forum.


• Planning Portal
  Government gateway to planning information throughout the UK. Provides information on plans, appeals,...


• Planning Resource
  UK planning portal. Includes planning news, jobs, appeals, education, documents, consultants directory, development control casebook and forum.


• The Planning Inspectorate
  Carries out appeals and holding inquiries under planning and environmental legislation in England and Wales.