Strategic Planning and Operational Planning

Most companies we begin consulting for have no documented Strategic or Operational Plan. This is a major reason why companies have mediocre results. If you do not document what you want to accomplish and how you plan to do it, it probably will never get done.

We facilitate the development of a strategic Plan or an operational Plan depending on the size and type of company. Our process starts with the leader’s expectations, then includes the staff who go through a thorough introspection and evaluation of a myriad of their own suggestions to uncover opportunities and limitations. We then develop a Plan that seeks to take advantage of the opportunities and eliminate the limitations. This is a comprehensive approach that involves the entire management team. Their inputs, assessments and involvement assure a robust Plan with buy-in and commitment. You will be surprised at what the team will bring to the table.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How often should we do Strategic or Operational Planning?

We recommend it to be done annually.

2. How long does it take to do a great Plan?

It depends on the size of the company, but usually takes several weeks.

3. Who should be included?

All VPs, managers and supervisors if practical.

4. How many people should be in a planning session?

Typically, less than fifteen.