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A Couple of thoughts…If it’s important enough
to invest in having a manager or a team, we strongly believe:
• Every manager/team must have a plan
• It is essential that it is in writing
• Using their words, not boiler plate
• And one page is enough!
One Page Planning Methodology
• Use key words & short phrases
• Five elements that work together
• Provocative, simple guiding questions
• Never start with a blank page
• Fill in the blanks prompters
• Lots of examples
• Creative graphical tools
• Focus on what is important
• Create ownership & accountability
Why One Page Business PlanŽ Works
• Makes a complex process simple.
• Focuses people on what’s important
• Versatile – works equally well for projects, programs,
depts.,
divisions, companies.
• Consistency – all use the same format
• Easy to update to reflect latest thinking
• Creates common language • Process is very intuitive.
Benefits
• Less time is spent on planning…more on implementation
• Plans are more effective each manager has one that integrates
to
the consolidated plan.
• Communications are stronger between depts because
everyone sees each others plans.
• With short learning curve, focus is on planning, implementation
and results…not learning complicated methodology.
• Results are more predictable; everyone knows the plan.
Implementation Suggestions
• CEO’s should write their plan first
• Review draft w/ direct reports
• Solicit input, where you want it.
• Have direct reports invest 1 – 2 hours drafting their plan.
• Hold alignment meeting
• Make final changes to plans
• Hold monthly business review sessions to monitor progress.
• Minimize the fanfare …just do it!
• Remember…this is a learning process. The plans &
implementation will get better overtime.
We offer
3 bundled One Page Business Plan programs:
1. Comprehensive plan development with business owner
and managers.
2. One day planning retreat - 6 to 10 attendees
3. Quick start program with 1 individual.
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