Some of the best plans are not dreamed up overnight. In fact, these might take decades to come to fruition. Why? It is probably because the brightest leaders among us decide to nurture a plan into action. Just how does this happen?
Only those carefully putting forward a strategic plan have success. It takes time, for instance, to launch a step-by-step process. Without thoughtful steps put in place then every best laid out plan is doomed to fail.
Thankfully, most leaders take the time to ponder the right elements to develop a well-planned blueprint. This involves collaboration with different stakeholders, assessment about plan implications, and consideration about potential long-term impact.
More importantly, the best leaders forecast plans based on future outlook. This might be planning to implement new policies or a dream to enact dynamic objectives with mindfulness about a plan for tomorrow.
Some of the best plans are to be admired. These plans took time to come together. Thank goodness for that! There is nothing mystical or magical about leaders doing the right thing: a little forward-thinking.
Dawn McCoy
author of Leadership Building Blocks: An Insider’s Guide to Success
