Summary:

According to this author, the primary fear when developing the strategic plan is resource allocation. Employees worry about leadership allocating enough resources to execute the strategic objectives  and whether they will be expected to do more less allocated. Given are three questions this author believes are essential when working the strategic plan. First, is there a facilitator addressing important elements (mission, vision, accountability’s, etc.)? Next, is there a process for measuring effectiveness? Finally, is the top three “stop doing” objectives being identified.

Article Quote:

“It seems that boards/executive leadership pay close attention to certain elements of the strategic planning process – mission, vision, objectives and strategies. However, the process often seems to stop before the objectives are reviewed to ensure that they are (1) measurable and (2) reasonable. It seems that other critical elements of strategic planning – timelines, accountabilities, resources and evaluation procedures – are often swiftly reviewed or skipped over entirely.”

Link: http://blog.catchyourlimit.com/2009/12/three-essential-resource-questions-when.html

Measuring effectiveness and including accountability and timeliness is often overlooked in the strategic planning process. Without careful examination of these elements, leadership will not realize advanced productivity or allow their people to achieve a greater sense of ownership in the plan. Performance technology can do half the work for you as long as a commitment to implementation is maintained.

For more about strategic planning, see http://www.performancesolutionstech.com/category/strategicplanning/