Implementing the plan

This is the most crucial stage on the strategic planning journey – because if the organisation fails to implement the decisions made, then all the effort taken to produce the plan is wasted. This means translating high-level aims and objectives into day-to-day decisions and activities. Making sure all staff understand and have access to the strategy so they can play a full part in bringing it to life. The principles of the strategic plan must be incorporated in current and future work programmes and consider allocating roles and responsibilities to specific teams or individuals.

Remember if you made changes to your vision, mission or values this can mean a fundamental change for your organisation. You will need to think carefully about how you intend to introduce and manage this change.