Over the last 36 months, I had the opportunity to lead strategic planning workshops for associations, buying groups, independent distributors and one manufacturer. While each engagement has its uniqueness, I discovered nine lessons that ran as a common thread through all the sessions. Use these lessons to frame up the important work of strategic planning in your organization.
1. Messy, challenging, invigorating: The process of strategic planning which leads to deeper understanding, redefinition and transformation: