Many people are asked to develop a strategic plan, but given few resources to do the job right. The 'planners' first challenge is to build a strategic planning team.
Create a cross-functional team with the key players who can make decisions
Have senior managers assign key players to the team
Make participation part of their performance plan
Make team membership an honor, e.g. you are handpicked
Ask to redirect start-up funding from current budget allocations
Make the time allocation to the team and to the primary job clear
Focus on the expected output from the team and its benefit
Have a key customer request the planning
The bar length indicates the most likely method for success.
*Lessons learned from over 800 experienced executives on the
strategic planning process and their advice on best practice.
The longer the bar length the more likely the success.
