Why Action Plans Matter
There are myths in execution and Action Plans that sound smart but sabotage progress. Let’s bust them and shift toward what actually works.
1. “We Just Need to Work Harder”
Assumption: Effort equals results.
Shift: It’s not about hustle. It’s about clarity.
Solution: Focus on doing the right things, not just more things. Audit your team’s workload. Cut what’s not mission-critical. Focus on your Action Plans that achieve Strategic Goals and drive towards your Core Objectives.
2. “We’ll Figure It Out As We Go”
Assumption: Flexibility is better than structure.
Shift: Chaos is not creativity.
Solution: Create a loose structure to enable adaptability. Action Plans don’t kill innovation, they support it.
3. “The Action Plan Is the Problem”
Assumption: People resist Action Planning because it feels rigid.
Shift: Poorly built Action Plans are the problem, not planning itself.
Solution: Build Action Plans collaboratively. Let the team shape the how. Involvement boosts buy-in.
