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`Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?'
`That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,' said the Cat.
`I don't much care where--' said Alice.
`Then it doesn't matter which way you go,' said the Cat.
Most everyone is familiar with the conversation between Alice and the Cheshire cat in Lewis Carroll's classic children's story, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The scene is when Alice comes to a crossroads and discovers the Cheshire cat perched in a tree. It’s a poignant reminder that the path we take will determine our destination.
Whether it’s the path that we are taking for ourselves, or the one we want to lead our organization on, it really does matter where we want to go.
Whether you choose your destination in advance, or you leave it to others or to chance, you will get somewhere. If you care where you are going we can help you get there.
What most businesses refer to as "Strategic Planning" really has three elements: 1) Strategic Thinking, 2) Strategic Planning, and 3) Implementation. Most organizations (and many consultants) have a handle on the first two. Strategic Thinking is what many groups do on those "strategic planning retreats", they brainstorm about their desired future. Strategic Planning is the actual documented plan that describes the current state, the desired future and critical success factors. What too many organizations (and most consultants) miss is the third element, Implementation. That is, doing what the Plan says they will do.
Focus
Think. Plan. Implement. Performance Development Network provides a structure and process to accomplish all three elements. We help you determine what you must do, how you will get it done, then do what you say you are going to do.
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We help you do your best Thinking.
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We help you Plan your desired future;
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AND we can help you Implement your plan to achieve your desired results.
Strategic Thinking & Business Planning
The best way to predict the future is to create it! Strategic Planning is a process that determines the future of the organization and what organizational resources will be needed to ensure success. The process involves determining what business opportunities exist, and what resources are available to capitalize on those opportunities.
The Strategic Planning Processes provide a format for developing a Strategic Plan, taking that strategy through the business planning process and establishing measurable goals. It is a process that involves not only determining where a company is going, but also how it is going to get there.
Key Areas:
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Strategic Planning
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A Passion for Succeeding
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Developing a Competitive Edge
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Effective Planning Techniques
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Execution is Everything
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Marketing and Sales
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Generating and Retaining Profits
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Becoming a Customer-driven, Enduring Company
Executive Strategic Planning
Business leaders today have found that developing a strategy and a plan is far more effective than leaving the future to chance. Furthermore, the key factors that create higher levels of motivation and commitment continuously fuel higher levels of achievement. Finally, the effective implementation of the plan is as important as planning. This is the true determining factor as to whether or not a company is successful.
The Strategic Planning Processes provide a format for developing a Strategic Plan, taking that strategy through the business planning process and establishing measurable goals. It is a process that involves not only determining where a company is going, but also how it is going to get there.
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Elements of the Strategic Plan
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The External Assessment
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Internal Appraisal
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The Business Plan
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Examples of Vision and Mission Statements
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Critical Goal Categories, The Critical Success Factors
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Business Planning Goals
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Financial Budgeting
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Marketing Communications
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Sales Support
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The Sales Plan
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The Review Process
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