Strategic Planning is Dead, Long Live Strategic Planning Episode 5: Department Planning
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Feb 25, 2024 Explore the vital role of department planning in aligning with strategic priorities. Learn how to transform brainstorming into SMART goals and why execution often falters. Discover leadership styles that foster followership and the essential three requirements for effective plans. Get insights on the 4 Disciplines of Execution and the importance of regular goal meetings to maintain momentum. Celebrate team wins and track progress to enhance morale and trust. Perfect for leaders looking to turn ambitions into actionable outcomes!
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Blueprint Vs. Bricklaying
- Strategic planning sets vision while operational planning translates it into daily actions.
- Departments must bridge the blueprint and the builders to execute strategy effectively.
Map Goals And Assign Owners
- Map most department goals to organizational strategic priorities and initiatives.
- Assign employees to department goals so accountability and workload visibility are clear.
Run Focused Goal Retreats
- Run team brainstorming sessions with materials, time, and food to generate department goals.
- Synthesize ideas soon after and group them into four to five focused goal areas.
