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Frustrated with Planning?
The Harvard Business Review reported in January 2006 that only 11% of executives are highly satisfied that strategic planning is worth the effort. Here are our observations:
- Most executives look forward to the planning process as an opportunity to look at their business from a fresh perspective
- These same executives can't wait for the process to be finished so that they can go back to meaningful work
- Too many planning processes are too complex
- It is difficult to find the key issues and decisions in multi-page plans
- Plans that are developed for funding are rarely used to run the company
- Too many of the plans are ceremonial
- Most executives are appalled at the ability of their key manager's ability to think strategically.
- Writing is difficult for most people. It is much easier to talk about a plan than to write one.
- Almost all executives and managers have plans .. not all of them are in writing.
- Finding a company where written plans exist, it is rare to find direct linkage between the plans, budgets and executive incentive compensation.
- Lots of companies have scorecards... unfortunately by tracking everything, they don't focus on the key performance indicators that are critical.
A Couple of thoughts...
If it's important enough to invest in having a manager or a team, we strongly believe:
- Every manager/team must have a plan
- It is essential that it is in writing
- Using their own words, and
- One page is enough!
I have recently found and embraced The One Page Business Plan® format that we use with all our clients. To learn more, please see the left sidebar where there is a brochure, demo, whitepaper, and testimonials.
Implement in Your Organization
We make sure that everybody has a plan in 30 days or less, regardless of size of organization. It's an enjoyable experience that helps bind a team together. You can accomplish this in a 3 to 5 two-hour sessions spread across a month, or at an all-day off-site retreat -- whatever works for you. We know that outstanding strategies are the hallmarks of great plans and we spend a lot of the time helping everyone with this. Call and get this on your calendar.Transform Your Business -- THE EASY WAY!
Call Rick Van Ness at 425-347-4678 for Consultation.
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LLC
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