If you ever belonged and/or were involved in any organization, you probably, once or another, wondered, why certain actions were taken or overlooked! After more than four decades of involvement, in almost all aspects of driving, from identification and qualification Ali Sami farooq, to training, development and consulting for thousands of actual and/or potential leaders, I have come to believe that one of the main reasons, we are witnessing, these days, such a lack of true leadership, the lack of professionally designed and implemented leadership training programs and, too little, real, strategic planning, executed correctly! With that in mind, this article will attempt to briefly consider, review, review, and discuss, the 6 essential steps, for strategic planning, and why this is important.
1. History/Heritage: How can you proceed, significantly and relevantly, unless the process begins with an in-depth, understanding and appreciation of the history and heritage of a particular group, and, why/if, could it be meaningful, for this particular organization Ali Sami farooq? Do group stakeholders believe that these factors are irreplaceable and essential to maintain and include?
2. Strengths and weaknesses: each group has certain strengths and weaknesses and, wisely, effectively exploit the former, addressing areas of weakness Ali Sami farooq, effectively and in a relevant and sustainable way! The goal must be to make the organization stronger, better and more relevant!
3. Mission Statement: Most organizations should have, and many have, mission statements, as a component of their vision, and the reasons for – to be! Unfortunately, too often, groups never consider them, after their original formation, and for them to have maximum impact Ali Sami farooq, they should be reviewed, modified (if necessary) and/or reviewed, in order to maintain relevance and sustainability!
4. Vision: one of the essential components of strategic planning, must be, identify and state clearly, the vital and vibrant vision (or, reason, for – existence)! This must be, not simply, the same – old, the same – old, but rather, look forward, to the future, ensuring the potential to be, the best, it can be!