Comparative Analysis Between the Institutional Development Plan and Strategic Planning Methodologies: The Case of the Federal Institute of Education at Minas Gerais – Brazil

AbstractThis article presents a comparative analysis of the Institutional Development Plan (IDP) of the Federal Institute of Education at Minas Gerais (IFSULDEMINAS) with the methodologies of Strategic Planning. Starting from a historical review of technical education in the country since the creation of the schools of apprentices until the formation of the federal education schools the article examines the role played by the IDP in this institution and if the IDP can be seen as a strategic planning methodology. The case study included interviews with current managers of the IFSULDEMINAS and analysis of organizational documents. We found that the PDI and Strategic Planning methodologies are similar in their development process. However, it was possible to conclude that the PDI methodology still demands improvements