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MAY 2023
10 Things to Consider When Implementing A Strategic Plan
David Brown
Strategic management is the process of making decisions and taking actions that will shape an organization’s future direction and performance. It involves the formulation and implementation of the major goals and initiatives taken by your company’s top management on behalf of owners, based on consideration of the resources you have available and an assessment of the internal and external environments in which the organization competes. The process includes analyzing the industry and competitors, creating a strategic vision and mission, setting strategic objectives, crafting a strategy to achieve those objectives, and then allocating resources to implement the strategy. The goal of strategic management is to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage for your organization going forward.
Yes, it sounds like a lot of work…however a strategic management plan is important for a number of reasons:
It provides direction and focus for your business by outlining a clear vision and mission, as well as specific goals and objectives. It also helps to ensure that your organization’s resources are being allocated effectively by aligning them with the overall strategy of what you are trying to achieve. It enables you and your organization to make informed decisions by providing a thorough understanding of the internal and external environments in which it operates, while also positioning you competitively by identifying and responding to the strategies of competitors.
In addition, it enables the organization to adapt to changes in the business environment by providing a framework for continuous improvement and regular monitoring and adjustment of the strategy. It also helps to increase accountability by establishing clear metrics for measuring progress and success. Ultimately, it helps to increase the chances of long-term success by providing a roadmap for a sustainable competitive advantage.
Given these many reasons, it pays to spend time developing your strategic plan, as the basis of moving your company forward.
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HERE’S TEN THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN IMPLEMENTING A STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR YOUR BUSINESS.
1. OUTLINE YOUR VISION AND MISSION:
Clearly defined vision and mission statements provide direction and purpose for the organization. This is where you outline your purpose and intended outcomes.
2. PREPARE A SWOT ANALYSIS:
Identifying the organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats can help to inform strategy development. This helps define your starting point.
3. SET GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
Setting specific, measurable, and achievable goals and objectives helps to ensure that the strategy is aligned with the organization’s overall vision and mission.
4. COMPLETE A COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS:
Understanding your organization’s competitors and their strategies can help to inform decisions about positioning and differentiation.
5. RESOURCE ALLOCATION:
What do you have available in staffing, finance, inventory, and hardware? Allocating the appropriate resources (financial, human, and technological) is essential to successfully implementing a strategic plan.
A strategic plan will provide you with the blueprint for improved performance and outcomes from your business.
6. SET THE TIMELINE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN:
A detailed plan outlining the steps necessary to implement the strategy is crucial for ensuring that it is executed successfully. Otherwise, it becomes actionless.
7. PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT:
Establishing clear metrics for measuring progress and success can help to ensure that the strategy is on track and adjustments can be made as needed.
8. COMMUNICATION AND ALIGNMENT:
Are all stakeholders onboard? Communicating the strategic plan effectively and aligning it with your organization’s culture and values is crucial for gaining buy-in and support from employees.
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9. RISK MANAGEMENT:
Identifying and managing potential risks associated with the strategy can help to mitigate negative impacts on the organization.
10. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT:
Regularly reviewing and updating the strategic plan ensures that it remains relevant and effective in a constantly changing business environment.
Nothing changes if nothing changes. A strategic plan will provide you with the blueprint for improved performance and outcomes from your business. Feel free to reach out to us if you need further help in this area.
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