Strategy mapping gets clean bill of health : Ontario task force guides alignment of overall goals

Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – What do you do when, as a large health services provider recently established from a merger of other providers, you need a workable strategy so that everyone knows the vision, mission and how to implement them? A total of 12 years ago Minnesota's brand‐new SMDC Health System faced that challenge and engaged a national consulting firm to develop its first strategic plan. Originality/value – The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to digest format.