ABSTRACT
Work settings have many dimensions, such as organization size, type (public, private, or non-profit), management style, culture, and arrangements. After all, work settings are the stage on which messy human interactions are played out. If planners are too picky about work setting, they will end up on the sidelines, not fulfilling their mission. The discussion about work settings assumes that planning is a well-established activity that presents planners with work setting options. There are a number of traditional dimensions to seeking an alignment between work setting and the planner, such as a preference to work alone or in collaborative teams. Planners should seek organizations that have a positive team culture and active mentoring. Those organizations are characterized by having a clear focus, leaders that inspire, mid-level managers who create a culture of learning and collaboration, and a good balance of stability and change.
