Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Considerations for Successful Strategic Planning

  • Build a strong planning team. Involve key staff to provide input and ensure their buy-in.
  • Find the right style of plan for you. There is no one-size-fits-all.
  • Unless you are an expert at Strategic Planning, bring in an independent facilitator to guide your team through the process.
  • Put your plan in writing. Without exception.
  • Define your desired future state in measurable terms and determine what it will take to get there within your targeted timeframe.
  • What gets measured, gets done. All goals and actions must be measurable and include responsibilities and timeframes for completion.
  • Performance management is critical to success. Review your plan and all metrics on a regular basis and take corrective actions as required to stay on track.
  • Formally renew your Strategic Plan on an annual basis or more often during periods of rapid growth or change. 
If you’re ready to develop your strategic plan, contact Jim Cunningham at 607-725-1225

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