ENHANCEMENT OF DEFENCE PLANNING PROCESS– CASE STUDY CZECH REPUBLIC
ENHANCEMENT OF DEFENCE PLANNING PROCESS– CASE STUDY CZECH REPUBLIC

Author(s): Josef Procházka
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences
Published by: Carol I National Defence University Publishing House
Keywords: defence planning; defence planning process; defence planning enhancement; defence policy; best practice
Summary/Abstract: The paper deals with the development of defence planning process in the Czech Republic while seeking and implementing best practice in this area during more than two decades of transformation towards modern defence management. Sound business processes within the defence sector of each country or international organisation are prerequisite for effective strategic management. Defence planning process belongs between the most critical business processes, which integrates planning effort in several planning domains such as – capability development, acquisition, resources, research and development, multinational cooperation, legislation, etc. In practice it means that defence planning requires continues adaptation to the ever evolving both internal and external environment of any given organisation to ensure it remains fit for purpose. Since 1989 the Czech Republic Defence Organisation has been in process of permanent transformation, reorganisation and institutional adaptation. One can observe several remarkable phases which provided impetus also for defence planning process further improvement. The main purpose of the conference paper is to assess these efforts in pattern of institutional change. Additionally, it offers critical lessons learned and contributes to the identification of best practice in the area of defence planning among NATO allies and partners.

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