Strategic Planning: Short-term Lab Version
Overview
For leadership labs, strategic planning focuses on practical application of planning disciplines for immediate team/department strategy rather than enterprise strategy.
Key Topics
Clarifying Team Vision
- What does success look like for our team?
- How do we contribute to organizational success?
- What unique value do we provide?
Assessing Current State
- What's working well?
- Where are our biggest challenges?
- What capabilities do we need to build?
Setting Goals and Priorities
- What are our top 3-5 priorities?
- How are goals connected to vision?
- How do we measure success?
Action Planning
- What specific actions will we take?
- Who's responsible?
- What's the timeline?
- What resources do we need?
Monitoring and Adjustment
- How will we track progress?
- How often will we review?
- When will we adjust course?
Team Strategic Planning Exercise
Walk your team through planning process for next year. Focus on building shared understanding and commitment to direction.