L'art de (se) diriger ( le blog de Laurent Pellegrin)

• The process of planning is more important than merely making a plan.
• Planning should be a regular ongoing process ; not a once-a-year-exercise.
• The process of planning is conceptually simple :

1 - Identify the information required for your plan

2 - Engage everyone in information collection

3 - Create successful strategies

4 - Constantly create new strategies in light of new information

5 - Do it frequently.

• Constantly monitor business conditions to detect changes in :

1 - Market and industry trends

2 - Company strenghts and weaknessess

3 - The competitive environment

4 - Opportunities.

• Constantly coach the team on how to collect and analyze useful information and to formulate strategies and goals.
• Don't be afraid to experiment with new ideas and strategies. Actively manage the activity and the costs. Understand the risks and rewards.
• Start doing it now !

Source : 6 Habits of Highly successful Managers, Cioffi and Willig, Advantage quest publications