Analysis of 
Opportunitie 
s 
Identify 
Aim 
Explore 
Options 
Selection of 
Best Option 
Detailed 
Planning 
Plan 
Evaluation 
Plan 
Implementation 
Feedbac 
k
Detailed Planning 
 The process of working out the most 
effective and efficient way of achieving the 
aim that you have defined 
Effective 
Producing result 
Efficient 
Able to function 
without waste
Techniques in evaluating the plan 
PMI(Plus/Minus/Interesting) 
-simple technique for weighing the “pros” and “cons” of 
a decision 
 Cash Flow Forecasts 
- allows you to assess the effect of time on costs and 
revenue 
Cost/Benefit Analysis 
- involves adding up all the costs involved with the plan 
and comparing them with the expected benefits

Planning cycle

  • 1.
    Analysis of Opportunitie s Identify Aim Explore Options Selection of Best Option Detailed Planning Plan Evaluation Plan Implementation Feedbac k
  • 2.
    Detailed Planning The process of working out the most effective and efficient way of achieving the aim that you have defined Effective Producing result Efficient Able to function without waste
  • 3.
    Techniques in evaluatingthe plan PMI(Plus/Minus/Interesting) -simple technique for weighing the “pros” and “cons” of a decision  Cash Flow Forecasts - allows you to assess the effect of time on costs and revenue Cost/Benefit Analysis - involves adding up all the costs involved with the plan and comparing them with the expected benefits