Strategic Analysis for a Not-for-Profit Biomedical Organization

A Vancouver-based not-for-profit biomedical organization is facing a challenging mandate: to create wealth and generate social benefits while becoming financially self-sustaining by the end of its current five-year government mandate. This analysis outlines the strategic alternatives available to the organization. The external environment is assessed for five of the organization’s major programs. The analysis then summarizes the internal resources and capabilities of the organization, with a focus on their position within the value creation process. Current strategic intent and goals are reviewed, and the organization’s strategic alternatives are outlined and evaluated. The external analysis, internal analysis and multi-goal assessment of the alternatives lead to proposal of a strategic plan for the organization. Together, this analysis defines a unique position for the organization, and will help it achieve the desired impact on patient and social health and well-being.