Contents

Preface

Preparing For Success

What is “Significant Strategic Planning” .................................................................p.  5

The Benefits of Significant Strategic Planning ........................................................p.  8

Creating the “Right Strategic Planning Team” ........................................................p.  9

18 Key Strategic Questions To Consider ...................................................................p.  12

The 1-2-1 Plan – How You Can Get Faster Results  .................................................p.  15

Assessing the Current Situation

Doing the Organizational Effectiveness Survey ......................................................p.  18

Defining the Business – The Situational Analysis ...................................................p.  20

Identifying and Understanding The Leadership Talent ...........................................p.  22

Defining Your Culture and Determining Your Organizational Values ....................p.  24

What Is Your Driving Force? ........................................................................................p.  28

Distinctive Competencies ............................................................................................p.  33

Envisioning The Future

Who Do We Want To Be When We Grow Up – Your Vision ..................................p.  35

What Will We Look Like In Three Years ....................................................................p. 43

The Honest “SWOT” Analysis ....................................................................................p. 47

Looking At The Gaps.....................................................................................................p. 54

Building Your Strategic Plan – A Fast Track Process

Creating Your Strategic Objectives ............................................................................p. 58

Creating Innovative Strategies and Action Plans ...................................................p. 62

Documenting Your Strategic Plan ..............................................................................p. 72

Executing The Plan

Follow Up and Execution .............................................................................................p. 73