Strategic Planning for the Chiropractic Practice

Can you imagine a successful organization without a strategic vision? Only 5 to 10 percent of chiropractors actually have a written plan for success. Today’s chiropractors are practicing in a competitive environment, and many practices fail because they are not based on a realistic action plan. Practices must be executed in the same way as successful business enterprises. Planning your ideal practice is easy if you follow the eighteen step-by-step exercises in Strategic Planning for the Chiropractic Practice. Through developing a mission statement, objectives, and operational plans, this guide will help you create a custom-built action plan to grow your practice and attain your goals. Also includes strategic plan examples, templates, and exercises to help implement your plan right away. A great resource for every chiropractic practice owner!

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: What Is Strategic Planning?
Chapter 2: Issues in Long-Range Planning
Chapter 3: Your Vision and Mission
Chapter 4: Strategic Level Planning
Chapter 5: Tactical Level Planning
Chapter 6: Operational Level Planning
Chapter 7: Doing First Things First
Chapter 8: Daily Critical Action Steps
Chapter 9: Final Preparations
Chapter 10: On Your Mark, Get Set...
Appendix 1: Strategic Plan Example A
Appendix 2: Strategic Plan Example B
Appendix 3: Strategic Plan Template
Appendix 4: Executive Summary of Steps to Create Your Strategic Plan

About the Author: Michael Wiles, MEd, DC - Dean, College of Chiropractic, Northwestern Health Sciences University