Articles on Strategic Planning & Execution
The role of a leader is to connect strategy to people, acting as the connective tissue. In this post, we’ll discuss how leaders can facilitate the engagement of the work force, including the building of an actionable 30-day plan.
If you thought the hard part was over once you created your strategic plan...think again. As Thomas Edison said: "Vision without execution is hallucination." How do you ensure that everyone is on the same page and pulling in the same direction? Through effective communication planning - that clarifies the Who, How, and When.
At this point, we’ve discussed how to determine your action plan’s areas of strategic priority, measure your teams’ successes, and communicate effectively. The final step in the process is to figure out how to follow up, celebrate successes, and course correct. In this post, you’ll learn to accomplish all of this in order to move forward with your plan.
In my 20+ years of facilitating strategic planning and team development sessions for all types of organizations, I have refined my thinking and my process in five key areas. Read on to learn how I have changed my approach and why.
Thomas Edison said, "Vision without execution is hallucination.” In this post, I share my strategic planning metaphor - the road is your Mission, the mountains is your Vision, the guard rails are your Core Values, and the mile markers...read on!
What’s true for archery and golf translates to strategic planning as well. The sharper your focus is, then the smaller your margin for error will be when you execute. Put simply, “Aim small; miss small.” What can you do practically to shrink the scope of your goals so that you’re laser focused?
Now that your team’s ideas have been thoroughly evaluated, you’ve reached the final step of your process. It's now time to reach an agreement on what will be implemented, and what needs to be discussed and clarified. Congratulations! You’re well on your way to solving your original problem.