Strategic Planning
You know your organization and its people can achieve great things. But how do you define exactly what those things are? How can you identify your organization’s priorities and ensure that everyone is on board and headed in the same direction?
Strategic planning is the answer. Distinct Planning associates offer a comprehensive Strategic planning program that will help you reach new levels of growth and success. An effective strategic plan will:
- create organizational goals that people can unite behind
- show you which areas offer the most growth potential and which are performing poorly
- provide a method for evaluating individual and organizational performance so you can play to your strengths and address your weaknesses
- establish a well-defined plan for realizing your organization’s fullest potential
Strategic Planning Program Description & Structure
The Strategic Planning Program (SPP) assists you in developing a clear plan that outlines the vision and future goals of your organization. There are opportunities for everyone in the organization to participate at different phases of the process. The SPP is led by selected senior managers and facilitated by an experienced Distinct Planning associate.
The program consists of five modules that can be taken as a whole or used independently:
- Strategic Evaluation - A thorough assessment of the business as it is today; provides benchmarks against which we can measure future performance.
- Envisioning - Key leaders will determine the organization’s purpose, vision, mission and core values, with a view to the future.
- Strategy - Leaders work together to determine the methods for achieving the organization’s vision and for measuring results.
- Organizational Plan - Creation of long-range and short-range plans, including goals, objectives and actions.
- Execution - A clear, systematic process for implementing the strategic plan.
Who is the Strategic Planning Program Designed For?
Businesses of all sizes and in all industries can benefit from strategic planning, including:
- large, geographically-dispersed companies
- companies launching new divisions or product lines
- small to medium enterprises experiencing rapid growth
- non-profit organizations
Objectives and Outcomes
Strategic planning provides a roadmap for your organization to follow. This roadmap includes goal setting, communication and evaluation methods. With a comprehensive strategic plan you can:
- clearly state the mission and purpose of your organization
- set realistic and attainable goals and objectives that align with your values and mission
- define a time frame for achievement of each objective
- communicate the plan, goals and objectives to all stakeholders
- identify mission-critical initiatives and ensure adequate resources are assigned to them
- increase efficiency in the use of all organizational resources
- establish measurable criteria to evaluate performance at all levels of the organization against the objectives set out in the plan
- identify and get control of problems
The ultimate result of the SPP is a focused, disciplined organization in which all personnel and managers understand organizational goals and work effectively toward them.
Learn More About the Benefits of Strategic Planning
Distinct Planning associates have expertise in all facets of strategic development. They not only facilitate the process, but also provide additional support through coaching, training, performance management and leadership development. Contact Distinct Planning today to realize the benefits of strategic planning.