It’s pretty common to hear stories about strategic plans that are developed with the assistance of a professional planner and then end up gathering dust on an office shelf of a busy executive. Stepping in to create a plan and then stepping out is very different from stepping up to stay the course to make help make sure it gets implemented and that it works.


Insights and Tips for Successful Strategic Planning

• An hour of planning saves two in execution.
• Don’t let subject matter experts substitute for a good strategic planner
• Be inclusive - part of good planning is about generating buy-in and good will
• Bring in the tall trees - include leadership
• Honor time and commitments by beginning and ending on time
• Begin a project with a strategic planning process
• Conduct quarterly - six month progress reviews
• Document the process at every step
• Create a single point of contact to manage the plan
• Have Fun!
• Make good food a priority during the strategic planning process!