1. Respect for the Past we all have one, so do teams and companies.
2. Acknowledging the Present right here, right now; let’s look at what we have right now and what can be done with it, how can it be changed, what stays the same.
3. Developing Solution Steps for the Future the reason for planning, once number 1 and 2 are agreed upon and shared. Support and commitment to the plan happens.
Below are some planning ideas, methods, questions, stuff that may help;
It’s Planning TIME!
- As far as you are concerned, what does NOT have to change because it is already going well enough?
Internal Benchmarking;
- Where are you now?
- Where do you want to be?
- What is the first step you can take to get there?
How Complex and at What level should the planning be done;
- How big are the problems?
What needs to be done to overcome them?
How complex are they?
What resources will be necessary?
PDCA Cycle
- Plan
- Do
- Check
- Act
Accountability is tough and works
Goal |
Strategy |
Objective |
Responsibility |
Time Line |
Feedback & Evaluation |
1- Goal #1 | 1.1 – First strategy to reach goal #1 | 1.1.1 – First objective to reach while implementing strategy #1.1 | Who’s going to accomplish that objective? | When the implementer is going to accomplish that objective | What system for communication and feedback will be utilized for completion of objective |
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