Strategic Planning: Moving from Point A to Point B Faster
1. “ The real path to greatness , it turns out, requires simplicity and diligence. It requires clarity , not instant illumination. It demands each of us to focus on what is vital and to eliminate all of the extraneous distractions” - Jim Collins, author
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3. The One Thing… It’s 2008. What one thing did you accomplish in 2007 that you are most proud of?
15. “ The nicest thing about not planning is that failure comes as a complete surprise and is not preceded by a period of worry and depression .” Richard Palmer
22. Be the Best. “ You don’t want to be considered the best at what you do. You want to be known as the only one who does what you do.” Bill Graham, entertainer and concert promoter
23. Figure out execution before the strategy. 95% of a typical workforce does not understand its organization’s strategy 90% of organizations fail to execute their strategies successfully 86% of executive teams spend less than one hour per month discussing strategy
29. Skip the semantics. Where are we now? How will we get there? Where are we going?
30. Where are we now? Mission statement: To define the organization’s core purpose. Why do we exist? Values statement or guiding principals: To clarify what you stand for and believe in. SWOT: To assess the particular strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that are strategically important to your organization.
31. Where are we going? Sustainable competitive advantage: To define what you are best at. What can your organization potentially do better than any other organization? Vision statement: To explain where you are headed, your future state. To formulate a picture of what your organization’s future makeup will be and where the organization is headed. What will our organization look like in 5-10 years from now?
32. How will we get there? Strategic objectives/priorities: Long-term, continuous strategic areas that get you moving from your mission to achieving your vision. (3-5 year) Short-term goals/initiatives: Effective goals clearly state what, when, how, who and are specifically measurable. (1-3 year) Action items: To set specific actions items that lead to implementing your goals. How will we being to achieve our goals in the next 90 days?
34. How do I grow? Current Products/Services New Products/Services Market Penetration Product and Service Development Geographic, Segment and/or Channel Expansion Innovation/ Diversification