The last blog entry discussed a slow down or stalling in the implementation of a strategic initiative. This can happen at any time with a strategic plan roll-out. But what do you do if a strategic initiative just doesn’t work out?
Occasionally a strategic initiative is written that seemed sound and doable when the strategic plan was developed. However, internal changes (staffing, dollars, alternative options, etc.), or external changes (new regulations, supply issues, etc.) may prevent completion of the initiative. This is real and it happens.
This is the perfect opportunity for your strategic team (who is monitoring the implementation of the plan), to revisit and revise the initiative in question at a regular review of the plan. It doesn’t take a whole new planning session. It just requires the identification of the issues and a re-write of the initiative to get back on track. Contact me if I can assist you in this process.