This unit presents a comprehensive overview of the development and implementation of contemporary strategic planning models applicable to private, public and Indigenous organisations. Students are introduced to the history of Strategic Planning from the 1960s to the present. They are shown how the current environment can be analysed in order to create value for an organisation. The unit discusses the key elements of Strategic Planning and explores how strategy is used to create a competitive advantage. The unit examines models for measuring strategic performance, performance gap analysis, and decision-making processes. Various strategic implementation models are discussed including corporate strategy, international, systems and structure, and change management. Students are required to prepare a strategic business plan for an Indigenous organisation.