The document discusses strategic planning concepts including defining a company's core competencies, assessing business units, and growth strategies. It emphasizes that core competencies should evolve over time in response to changes in the business environment. Business portfolio analysis is a key part of strategic planning and involves evaluating products and businesses using tools like the BCG matrix to determine how to allocate resources. Growth opportunities can be pursued through market penetration, market development, product development, integration, and diversification strategies.