Are you stuck in the multiple destination trap? At SME Strategy we have spent over 13 years aligning teams, and we firmly believe that the answer lies in a strategic plan. It is the ultimate tool to align your organization, unite your team around a shared mission, and collaboratively create a clear plan. In this blog, we explore three compelling reasons why every organization, regardless of size or industry, needs a strategic plan. From providing a roadmap for success to fostering alignment and empowering decision-making, discover how effectively implementing a strategic plan can transform your business and drive your organization towards its strategic goals.
1. It'll give you a clear direction to reach your destination
In Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, Alice came to a fork in the road and saw a Cheshire cat in a tree. She asked, "Which road should I take?" The Cheshire cat replied, "Where do you want to go?" Alice answered, "I don't know." "Well," said the cat, "it doesn't matter. Any road will get you there."
Without having a clear destination, none of the operational things you do is going to make a difference towards helping you work collectively towards a shared outcome. A strategic plan will give you clarity to where you want to go, so you won’t end up going nowhere.
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2. It'll help you prioritize so you can do the right things at the right time
On any given day you have many different things to do, but which one do you need to focus on? A strategic plan will help you prioritize, making sure you are doing the right things at the right time.
3. It'll help you create a clear plan for your team
If your team doesn’t know where the organization is going, how can they contribute and help you move forward? A strategic plan provides a clear strategic roadmap for the rest of your team so that everyone can do their part. Its absence creates confusion, uncertainty, and wasted resources.
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If you do not have unlimited time, money, or people in your company, you can't afford to not have a strategic plan! Strategic planning is not an option, but a priority. If you are committed to see your organization move forward, now is the best time to work with a strategy facilitator to create a strategic plan that will get your team on the same page and moving in the right direction.
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