Seven Ways Strategic Planning Increases Productivity

There are many benefits to strategic planning and over the years I have discovered seven ways strategic planning increases productivity.

Of course, there are more than seven ways strategic planning increases productivity however these have been the ones that have always given me the most benefit personally and professionally.

As an executive coach, I need to explain to my clients why our first step in working together is developing a strategic plan.

What is the purpose of a strategic plan?

Strategic planning helps you to document and establish a direction for your business. Assessing where you are now and where you want to be in the future will give you a baseline for success.

The strategic plan also gives you a place to record your mission, vision, and values that you can share with your team. Strategic planning means defining which goals should be met and what steps should be taken to achieve these goals.

Benefits of strategic planning

The strategic planning process can take some time, but as I say you must put the wood in to get the fire out!

Once you have a strategic plan, you’ll have a better idea of the goals and objectives…