was
asked by the client to work with them to craft a strategic planning process
and initial strategic plan. Critical elements of the process included:
Conducting
a strategic diagnostic utilizing interviews with executive management
and senior staff to evaluate their understanding of the strategic direction,
key strategic issues, and their ability to think strategically versus
tactically and synthesize the information for their review and feedback.
Identifying and quantifying
the strategic opportunities of the client
Creating and "organic" planning
process owned and shaped by the client and its management and staff
Committing management and staff
to a consistent set of vision and aspiration for the company
Linking key programs (tactics)
to the (vision and aspirations)
Stressing empowerment and accountability
in the development and implementation of key programs.