Explain the role of leadership in the strategic planning process.

Write an academic paper that analyzes the key components of a strategic planning framework, assesses the value of using a strategic planning framework, and explains the role of leadership in the strategic planning process.
You work for a management consulting firm that makes regular contributions to a national publication created to help new businesses and entrepreneurs. Your boss has asked you to write an article on the importance of strategic planning for an upcoming issue.
You have decided to focus your article on the strategic planning process and the use of a strategic planning framework.
To complete this assessment, be sure you understand the AFI framework. Conduct your own research to find recent articles on the value of strategic planning and the role of leadership in the strategic planning process. Now write your article and include:
*Analyze the key components of a strategic planning framework.
*Assess the value of using a strategic planning framework for long-term success and sustained competitive advantage.
*Explain the role of leadership in the strategic planning process. Be sure to address the ethical responsibilities of leaders in the strategic planning process.