By spending the time up front to plan for the participation of other individuals in the strategic planning process (who, how, and when), the firm will not only enhance the likelihood of successful planning and subsequent implementation, but will also lay solid groundwork for a process that will continue long after the initial strategic plan has been developed.
The most effective way to institutionalize the process is to directly build institutionalization into the detailed work plan. Important elements include:
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By the third meeting, the administrative and orientation activities have been completed, and the group members are ready to begin work. By plunging directly into the assessment of the company's current position,
the group members will quickly develop a sense of:
A facilitator can make or break the success of a strategic planning process. A facilitator will not guarantee the success of a plan, but it is likely that without one, the full creative potential in the room won't be tapped. Strategic planning discussions can be difficult because of a number of factors that include:
Unless differences are dealt with carefully and openly, they can result
in disagreement that will ultimately undermine the strategic plan. A
facilitator can look at the organization, the leadership team, and the
planning process objectively. Trained in how to keep a discussion on
track while taking everyone's concerns into consideration, an
experienced facilitator can help participants leave with a feeling of
stronger cohesiveness, accomplishment, and excitement about their role
on the team.
Often what happens is that the discussions quickly break down into
operational issues and gets stuck in detail as opposed to staying
focused on the big picture. Participants fall into common patterns and
aren't sure how to look for new perspectives. Meetings get off track and
often don't produce action items or a way to assure the planned actions
really take place.
An objective facilitator brings perspective, experience and the skills to:
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