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Planning & Organisation
The ability to plan and prioritise work, both your own and that of your team, is essential in ensuring that you can achieve your objectives. Having a good plan will help you to move things forward and provide a sound foundation for achievement, But your plan needs to be aligned with the organisation’s strategy to be sure that you’re heading in the right direction. Being properly organised will help you to focus on the right areas, make best use of your resources and anticipate problems so that you can take appropriate action to remain on track. Although it can be tempting to jump straight in, particularly given tight timeframes for delivery, taking the time to plan and organise yourself and your team will pay dividends in the long run.
Planning & Organisation - Introduction
Do you fail to monitor progress effectively?
Monitor progress closely with meaningful measures to keep everyone informed and stay focused on your objectives.
Do you need more structure?
Use planning tools and software to break tasks into smaller activities, organise, and track your progress.
Are you unclear on the end goal?
Clarify your overall goals and objectives before planning to ensure purpose and direction in your efforts.
Are you too optimistic?
Set realistic plans, anticipate potential issues, and create contingency plans to avoid over-promising and under-delivering.
Do you stick to the plan come what may?
Be flexible and adapt your plans as needed to navigate changes and ensure successful delivery of your objectives.
Are you unsure how things fit into the big picture?
Align your goals with the organisation’s objectives to prioritise effectively and focus on mission-critical activities.
Do you work in a silo?
Engage others from the start, seek their input, and collaborate to gain support and align with wider organisational goals.
Planning & Organisation - Summary
