Offices that are responsible for performing short and long range planning for all administrative and programmatic services with the objective of improving overall effectiveness and efficiency, making good use of an organization’s resources and achieving the organization’s mission. Tasks may include identifying and utilizing promising practices, assessing and implementing business diversification strategies, writing effective business plans, conducting feasibility studies, ensuring effective internal communication, building organizational capacity, managing self-contained projects, developing and delivering effective programs and services, and engaging in a strategic planning process that will provide a blueprint for achieving their mission.