Strategic Planning

Our planning process is designed to help leaders reach consensus regarding the strategic direction for their organization. We enhance the process through the use of interactive technology (OptionFinder) and techniques (scenario planning, values exercises, etc...).

A large portion of the planning time is typically spent in dialog about:

• the organization's environment
• values held by leadership
• organizational history

We have found that having a common understanding of these three areas is key to reaching a consensus regarding what the organization should look like in the future.

We believe that while a strategic plan should have a long term focus, "The ink never dries." Changes in the environment (customers, suppliers, competition . . .), employee feedback and new opportunities drive the need to revise the plan periodically.

Leaders and consultants continually debate if strategic planning should be done solely by a leadership team or through a participatory process involving a high percent of members of the organization.  Our viewpoint is that "it depends".  What may be right for one organization my be a mistake for another but should never be done in a vacuum.  In either case we strongly encourage that the process not be conducted in a vacuum.  Input from employees, customers and suppliers is critical components as input throughout the process.

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