The Planning Process

An overview of planning, from strategic plans to operational plans and how the different types of organisational plans relate to each other.

Here we give some guidance on how to go about the process of business planning. It is meant to provide a general framework, which can be tailored to meet your own specific requirements.

Here we look at the essential ingredients required to produce an effective business plan.

Here we examine what makes an effective operational plan, and how to test it.

This article puts the discipline of strategic planning in its historical context and outlines the key considerations for creating a meaningful strategic plan today.

Strategic risk refers to the outside events and trends that can threaten an organisation’s growth and shareholder value. This article shows how to anticipate them, and even turn them to advantage.

Michael Porter is one of the world’s most well-known business academics. Here we give an overview of his theories and views on strategy.

Thousands of words have been devoted to the subject of strategy over the years. Henry Mintzberg’s book 'Strategy Safari' groups all the different existing approaches into 10 different schools.

Some of the scenario planning and decision-making terms used throughout this topic may be unfamiliar. This document provides definitions for the most common of these.

An introduction to project management along with a discussion of the key terms.

This article outlines the difference between efficiency and effectiveness, and explains why it is important to strike a balance between the two when managing a project.

The ability to manage a heavy workload is an essential skill in today’s workplace. Here we suggest some ways to maintain your effectiveness when things get busy.

Organised people tend to make good planners. This visual aid will help you be well organised at work.

Top tips for getting the most out of strategic planning meetings.

This methodology serves as a handy checklist to ensure your plan has everything it needs.