Presentation given at the City Business Library 9th January 2012

1. “I have a
cunning plan
…..”
planning for real
action

2. where do you
want to be in 5
years time?

3. my approach?
 practical
 keep track
 make it happen

4. your plan needs to be …
 simple
 straightforward
 visible
a filing cabinet or folder is no place for a plan!

5. are you SMART?
 strategic – does it get you to the ‘big picture’?
 measurable – how do you know when it’s
done?
 achievable – can you do it; is it possible?
 realistic – this doesn’t mean it can’t be a
stretch or a challenge
 time bound – when!

6. 1 objective necessary
to achieve your 5
year goal

7. 3 methods necessary
to achieve your
objective

8. 2 actions necessary
to achieve your
strategy

9. this is how it should look
objective
strategy strategy strategy
action action action action action

10. prioritisation
 strategy
 longer term, many parts, building blocks
 quick wins
 can be done quickly, easily and cheaply (?)
 impact
 what will have the most impact

11. achievable time frame
 each strategy has a time frame
 each action has a time frame to achieve each
strategy
 be realistic
 review regularly

12. the big idea!
 ‘holding pen’, ‘tickler file’
 strategies that don’t help you achieve your goals
 expensive – time and / or money
 peripheral goals / ideas
 things that don’t feel right (ever or just at this
time)

13. top tips
 ‘15 minute mountain’
 use your diary
 don’t put it off until “I have a week”
 be realistic about resources (including time
and money)
 ask for / get help and support
 use outside expertise

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15. Kathy Ennis
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