Strategic Planning
Strategic planning is one of the most universal and foundational elements of organizational performance. While the term often conjures up images of fanciful statements and thick documents which are rarely used, strategic planning has the potential to have a significant and long-lasting impact on the organization when it is done well.
Over years of study, experience, and testing, our team has developed a framework that can allow organizations of any size and type to be able to focus on the planning areas that are the most relevant and crucial to their organization.
Black Octagon Group can offer a variety of types and levels of strategic planning services, tailored to meet the specific needs and situation of your organization.
Plan Development
At its core, strategic planning is the process of laying out the necessary steps to transform an organization or to best achieve the goals of its stakeholders.
While many different processes, tools, reports, and strategic definitions may be employed throughout the process, the plan can never lose sight of that simple purpose. When viewed in its entirety, the strategic plan should be able to sufficiently accomplish each of the following goals:
Identify objectives (that are specific, achievable, and motivating )
Establish a concrete vision (that can be achieve within a defined time frame)
Layout precise steps
Black Octagon Group’s plan development services are structured to be able to accomplish each of those goals as effectively and efficiently as possible.
Plan Execution
The planning process does not end once the plan document has been written. Unless the plan is executed well, then the rest of the process will provide no value.
Black Octagon Group consultants know firsthand the challenges that can come during plan execution and can use that experience to help your organization develop processes to ensure that the plan is carried out, reviewed, tracked, and revised in a timely manner. In addition, we can help to institute continual improvement processes to ensure that your strategic planning becomes a regular part of your organization’s culture.
Plan Facilitation Services
Many organizations have extensive planning experience and resources available within their current team and infrastructure. We have found that often, in these situation, a third-party perspective can be invaluable in facilitating the planning process.
Black Octagon Group consultants have experience in participating in and leading strategic plans for many different types of organizations and can bring that expertise to your organization’s process.
