Abstract:

Effective strategic management is determined by several factors. Firstly, it is influenced by knowledge, experience and skills of all stakeholders responsible for preparation of strategic decisions and decision taking. Secondary and no less importantly, it depends on the quality of internal business processes dealing with all aspects of defence policy formulation and execution. Outputs from strategic management are strategic, con- ceptual, planning and evaluating documents. This article offers hierarchy of strategic documents defines their purpose and content and outlines re- sponsibilities for their elaboration. Recommendations reflect assessment of current legal and procedural framework, strategic management theory and best practise. Ambition is to propos for consideration one of many possible solutions in order to reinforce strategic defence management.