9 Reasons Growth-Hungry Leaders Use a Strategic Plan

April 19th, 2011 by Kirk Dando. 1 Comment »

Strategic Planning does not deal with future decisions. It defines the future of present decisions. As a leader your job is to have a blind date with destiny!

 An active, articulate, well-communicated direction for a corporation, division, or business unit is evidence of game changing leadership. Effective strategic plans encompass organizational discipline, accountability and direction.

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 Does it follow that an organization that lacks a strategic plan also lacks leadership? Perhaps.  The leader who claims, “Of course I know where we are going.  With this market it is obvious what we have to do. Besides we cannot afford the money or the time right now to get away and plan. I will let the others in on the direction on a need-to-know basis” is at least several shingles short of a full roof when it comes to leadership.

 As leaders, we often forget…we get what we set ourselves up for!

A strategic plan provides: 

  1. A unified direction for your company: A strategic plan is a valuable leadership device. Employees sense when the organization is focused and when it is diffused.
  2. More effective communication: A consistent means of expressing

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