Strategic Planning
Research studies show that those firms that engage in a formal strategic planning process and develop a strategic plan achieve significant improvements in profits, sales growth, and overall performance compared to those that do not. It provides a roadmap for success. The strategic planning system plays a key role in driving a firm’s performance by providing direction, establishing long-term performance goals, and then monitoring, measuring, and comparing results to targets. A formal strategic plan guides the firm in achieving its mission, goals, and objectives, and minimizes the risk of economic ruin.
The strategic planning system also creates a mechanism that links the firm’s strategy to implementation involving operational planning, resource allocation, and performance evaluation. It helps in making strategic decisions, improves communication and coordination, and inspires and motivates employees to work hard. The planning process has tremendous transforming power from what the firm is today to what it wants to become in the future. It is a process that each firm must perform to translate its strategic efforts into a competitive and sustainable competitive advantage.
Strategic planning is a complicated and time-consuming process. With our tools, techniques, knowledge, experience, insights, and competencies, we can collaborate with you to develop a coherent plan tailored to your business needs.