Planning Template

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Last year, they spent $12,000 on a planning consultant to help them put together a business plan that included Carl’s division. Since it was delivered, last February, only three people have even looked at it. No wonder Carl was reluctant when I asked for this year’s plan.

“Why the sad face?” I asked.

“Planning is one of those management skills that I always seem to put off,” Carl replied.

“Carl, at the end of this year, do you want your division to be exactly as it is, now?”

“No way, there are several things I would like to change.”

“Good. Carl, here are some questions for you:

How can you design those changes so they are well thought-out?

How can you communicate your ideas clearly to other people?

How can you bring people together to discuss your ideas so they have a better chance of getting done?”

Carl thought for a minute, then finally spoke. “I guess I should write down my ideas, to make sure they are clear in my own mind, then I can send them around to the other people on my team.”

“Would you like a small planning template to help you get started?” I asked. Carl’s eyes got wide as his head moved up and down.

If you would like a copy of the template I am sending to Carl, just drop me an email. (If you are an email subscriber to Management Skills Blog, just reply to this email).

64 thoughts on “Planning Template”

  11. Bruce Black

    Please send me a copy of the planning template as well.

    P.S. I enjoy reading your blog every morning. Thanks for the insights.

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  54. Varadarajan

    Tom ,
    Will be great to receive ( and use) a copy of the Planning template . Your work is Highly recommended and I am eager to benefit
    thnks
    Rajan India

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  59. Bob

    Tom,

    I was on the Management Craft blog and saw mention of your planning template. I’d be most grateful to get a copy of it.

    Best regards,

    Bob

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  63. Clare Davies

    Hey Tom I’m also jumping into an old post and would love a copy of the planning template. Thank you v much Clare

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  64. Bhama Muralidharan

    Hi Tom:

    Could you please send me a copy of the Planning Template. Would really help me as I take on a new task.

    Thanks
    Bhama

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