Design of the Strategic Management Process in Ukraine: Problems and Solutions

Abstract

For Ukraine, the scientific and practical problem associated with the improvement of the design of the strategic management process remains relevant. Therefore, the aim of the work is to systematize the main design problems of the strategic management process and substantiate the directions for their solution. Based on the analysis carried out, there are the following problems associated with the design of the strategizing process and its low operational efficiency: (1) inconsistency of the content of various strategic documents with each other; (2) inconsistency of strategic goals with resources; (3) lack of responsibility for the implementation of strategic documents; (4) inconsistency of strategic documents with the external environment; (5) low culture of strategizing. Improving the process of strategic management in Ukraine is possible by solving the listed problems as follows: (1) coordination of strategies at all levels through the introduction of an appropriate hierarchy, which is based on a national strategy for 25-30 years; (2) subordination of the budgetary system to the strategic management process; (3) inclusion of the implementation of strategic documents of the appropriate level among the key indicators for assessing the performance of civil servants; (4) periodic review of strategic documents, as well as urgent adaptation of strategic plans in the event of unforeseen circumstances that have a significant impact on the implementation of the strategy; (5) increasing the culture of strategic management through the institutionalization of strategic management in the regulatory and legal plane (institutional component), increasing the level of awareness of decision-makers about the opportunities and benefits of strategic management (educational component). For a comprehensive solution of the problems under consideration within the specified areas, the priority is the development (revision) and adoption of the Law "On State Strategic Planning (Management)", and its coordination with other laws (codes) and regulations.