<P> Operational plans should establish the activities and budgets for each part of the organization for the next 1--3 years . They link the strategic plan with the activities the organization will deliver and the resources required to deliver them . </P> <P> An operational plan draws directly from agency and program strategic plans to describe agency and program missions and goals, program objectives, and program activities . Like a strategic plan, an operational plan addresses four questions: </P> <Ul> <Li> Where are we now? </Li> <Li> Where do we want to be? </Li> <Li> How do we get there? </Li> <Li> How do we measure our progress? </Li> </Ul> <Li> Where are we now? </Li>

Scope of operating system with the help of an operating plan