Duration:
Self-study or classroom training
Description:
The 50-Minute Manager Series was designed to cover critical business and professional development topics in the shortest time possible. Our easy-to-read,
easy-to-understand format can be used for self-study or classroom training, or even office training. With a wealth of hands-on exercises, the 50-Minute
books keep you engaged and help you retain critical skills.
In successful organizations, strategic planning leads management in defining and achieving a vision that is ultimately linked to the customer. This book is
based on a revolutionary systems thinking approach that will help individuals, teams, departments, and businesses of all sizes and types in a simple
four-phase process to create and implement strategic planning successfully. It begins with defining the end goal or vision first and then focuses all
activities toward that outcome.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Part 1: Plan to Plan: The Educating and Organizing Step
Getting Started with Backwards Thinking
Today's Business Climate
Benefits of Systems Thinking and Strategic Planning
Part 2: Developing a Strategic Plan/Document
Phase A: Creating Your Ideal Future
Phase B: Measuring Success: Ten or Fewer Outcomes
Phase C: Developing and Converting Strategies to Actions
Changes in Your Core Strategies
Part 3: Plan to Implement
Phase D: Implementing Change Successfully
The Leadership Steering Committee: The Key to Success
Annual Review and Update
Part 4: Facilitator Tips to Ensure Success
Facilitator Tips