PLANNING RESOURCES
Click on the tab above for definitions used in the Aligned Organizational Planning model.
A sample Strategic Plan template for the key components of this planning model is also provided.
Click on the Key Components tab above to see directions for developing the key components of the operational plan that a management team develops in alignment with the organization's strategic plan. These compenents include the purpose statement for a unit or subunit in an organization, the primary responsibilities of that unit, the critical targets and goal statements for the unit, and the three year measurable objectives.
The Organizational Planning service provided by our consultant includes equipping the management team of your organization with the tools to be able to complete the operational plan using these components.
I'Thomas J. Chermack
Woody Wade
"With scenario planning, leaders, executives, and decision makers can develop strategies for multiple futures, making their organizations resilient, agile, and capable of adapting to new circumstances at the speed of change. Here Thomas Chermack addresses the method's complexities and, unlike other books, deals not just with developing different scenarios but also with applying those scenarios and assessing their impact.
...Chermack uses real-world case study to illuminate the entire process - from project preparation to scenario exploration, development, implementation, and project assessment. He provides specific techniques and tools for gathering and analyzing relevant data, structuring and managing projects, and avoiding common pitfalls."
"Scenario Planning serves as a guide to looking at your business, and the world, years from now, posing thoughtful questions about the possible consequences of current (and possible future) trends. It helps decision-makers see opportunities and threats that could emerge beyond their normal planning planning horizon. This book will help you:
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Outline (and prepare for) any trends that could chnge the political, social, and economic landscapes and significantly impact your business
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Explore the impact of technological advances and new competitors
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Examine challenges that are only dimly recognizable as poitential problems today.