Horizons and detail

Strategic workforce planning

• A conceptual plan with a low level of detail over the longest time horizon.
• Answers the question: How will the workforce deliver the strategic plan?
• 2-5 year horizon

Tactical workforce planning

• Planning with a moderate level of detail over a medium term horizon.
• Answers the question: How will the workforce execute the organisation or facility plans?
• 1-2 year horizon

Operational workforce planning

• Execution plan with significant detail over the shortest time horizon.
• Answers the question: How will the workforce execute the unit plans?
• Now-1 year horizon