After more than four decades of involvement (both personal and professional) in almost everything related to effective leadership, from identifying and qualifying to training, developing and consulting thousands of actual and/or potential leaders, I firmly believe and advise - others, nothing - of - result, is usually achieved unless / until a well thought out, relevant, sustainable, meaningful, thorough action plan is created and effectively applied! This process must begin with professionally designed, meaningful strategic planning that examines everything including the group's legacy, history, mission, demographics, financial health/well-being, current circumstances, strengths and weaknesses. as his leadership, and their fitness to - lead! With this in mind, this article will attempt to briefly consider, research, review and discuss 6 important steps to creating a truly meaningful action plan.
1. Thorough Strategic Planning: There is almost always a direct relationship between the quality, relevance, and thoroughness of an organization's strategic planning and the successful creation and implementation of the best possible plan of action! To create a quality and effective strategy, it is essential to know and thoroughly understand what is needed and necessary, as well as the options and alternatives, and only then will a viable and effective action plan be made. perceived and conceived, created and effectively implemented!
2. Always consider consequences and contingencies: It is important to understand and realize that any action taken usually has consequences, just like procrastinating! Wise leadership requires careful consideration of these things and a contingency plan in advance that can be used without a problem!
3. Options and Alternatives: Since there are often different options and alternatives, a true leader must be chosen wisely! Consider as many aspects as possible with an open mind!
4. Goals; priorities; perceptions; needs: What are the best goals and true priorities of your particular organization now and in the future, and why? How could you effectively address the perceptions and real needs of constituents in a way that brings – meets – minds – for the greater good?
5. Relevant and sustainable instead of populist etc: Too often leaders are elected on the basis of populist, empty promises and rhetoric when what is most needed is thorough, relevant and sustainable planning and meaningful action. , adopted in a well-considered, timely manner and using years of proven expertise, etc.
6. Timeline with table of responsibilities: Once the best strategic planning is thorough, done, and you know what you are looking for, the basic aspect of the action plan must be, have a timeline, research and consider, use - metrics, what is happening, how - plans so what, it needs to be tuned! A great leader develops an inner circle of trusted advisors and planning must include having a chart of responsibilities with each area led by the right individuals, etc.
If you hope to lead wisely, using these 6 important steps to create a meaningful action plan is essential! Are you ready for tasks and responsibilities?
