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Change is hard. In fact, change management is a business discipline unto itself. That is why achieving staff buy-in is vital when a company undergoes strategic planning with the intention of moving in a new direction or introducing new ideas. Since there will always be employees who oppose or even sabotage the efforts, it is critical to get key staff (not just management) on board early. Here are a few key steps for achieving staff buy-in.
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What is Strategic Planning?
Strategic planning is vital for the growth of any business. Much like a great recipe is a guide to making a delicious meal, a strong strategic plan provides a business with a clear path to achieving its goals.
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Simplicity is the key to using strategic planning sessions to create actionable items. It’s not overly difficult to create a strategic plan, but management and implementation can be another story. Time spent on strategic planning is wasted if the project isn’t managed and broken down into actionable steps. Keeping the plan on track means setting reasonable goals and realistic timelines.
