Business Planning
A proactive approach to planning is recognised as a major factor driving successful outcomes and a high standard of teamwork in organisations today. Not only are planning skills themselves essential but equally the planning process must be considered to ensure the outcome is both collaborative and productive.
Facilitation is the key to achieving a focused planning process maintaining positive communication and seeking balanced input.
Frequently work units with good planning practice require skilled facilitation to get the optimal results. A process of discussion and review prior to the planning session ensures that the facilitator guides the group using relevant references and terminology.
The components of the Planning and Facilitation sessions are tailored to meet the specific requirements of each unit we work with.
Aim of the workshop:
To understand how to undertake Business Planning in an inclusive way
Who should attend ?
Everyone involved in the business planning process.
Learning outcomes.
By the end of the workshop participants will be able to:
- Identify the steps in the planning process
- Correlate goals and objectives with quality
- Examine resource issues
- Include communication and organisational culture issues
A one day Business Planning program may include the following elements:
- 5 steps to a great Business Plan
- Reasons for Business Planning Failure
- Business Planning worksheets 1 & 2.
- SWOT analysis
- Planning your plan
- Writing your plan
- SMARTA objectives
- Cause and Effect Diagram
- Planning Days
- Drafting sheet
Some comments from recent Business Planning programs:
- Verbal explanations were excellent – clear and concise.
- An excellent presenter, well informed, crisp & enthusiastic
- More than exceeded expectations.
- The presenter once again inspiring, brilliant, energetic and a really productive session.