The Griffith Planning Framework (PDF 167kb) (Griffith users only) provides an overview of the University's annual planning cycle. The framework was developed following a PhillipsKPA Review of Operational Planning process.
The planning cycle depicted below occurs in line with a published annual planning and budgeting timetable:
- Review (May-July)
The annual planning cycle begins with a strategic review of performance against the University's KPIs, at group, faculty and school/departmental level. The Vice Chancellor and DVCs (Research and Academic) meet with each of the group PVCs, and the PVCs responsible for administrative divisions, to consider areas in which there are gaps in performance relative to targets, with a view to planning and resourcing improvement actions
- Improvement (July-August)
If necessary, each group and administrative division updates its strategic plan to focus on areas where the need for improvement, identified upon review, is greatest. A group/divisional strategic plan reflects relevant plans including the University's Strategic Plan.
- Operational Planning and Implementation (September-November)
Once University budget allocations are finalised, groups and divisions complete their operational plans. These plans implement the group strategic plan, including actions designed to:
> assign responsibilities for implementation to specified managers,
> provide key performance indicators to evaluate progress, and
> allocate budget resources in support of the group's strategic and operational objectives.
Group and divisional plans are developed in consultation with senior managers in each of the groups and divisions.
