Strategic Planning Is a Team Sport: Working with a Strategic Planner isn’t about hiring a guru. It’s about building shared clarity and direction. Here’s how to get the most from the partnership.
1. Come With Business Clarity
Problem: Strategy work gets derailed by lack of basic clarity.
Analysis: If you’re unclear on your business model or goals, strategy will stall.
Action: Get clear on your core offering, audience, and success metrics before the first session.
2. Be Ready to Make Trade-Offs
Problem: Teams want growth without letting go of anything.
Analysis: Strategic Plans require focus.
Action: Be willing to say no. Great strategy is about deciding what you won’t do.
3. Engage Your Team Early
Problem: Strategy is done in a silo.
Analysis: Execution suffers when teams feel left out.
Action: Involve key team members in workshops and planning. Buy-in drives execution.
