Two Tips to Optimize Your 2017 Strategic Plan

Tip 1: Ensure Clear Responsibility: Many organizations are part of larger systems such as hospitals or schools, and operate in a matrix environment. The tendency is to have multiple leaders involved in a strategic goal, which may lead to role ambiguity. To optimize role clarity, assign one leader to each goal and have an expectation of involving others by using a project plan leadership engagement checklist.

Tip 2: Roll-Out Goals Systematically: It is not uncommon to introduce many goals at the same time in the spirit of implementing your strategic plan. The downside to this practice is that when too many goals are deployed at the same time, leaders and staff can become overwhelmed and ineffective. This often taxes financial and capital budgets. To optimize success, use a project plan schedule which identifies the timing of goal roll-outs each quarter. ​