Strategy is more flexible than a plan and allows for adaptation to changing conditions without altering the overall goal. A plan is more rigid and concrete, and if it fails a new plan must be devised. Some key differences are that strategy allows for continuous changes and learning at each step, requires experts and consultation, and is proven effective across business sectors. Developing the right strategy should come before making a specific plan, as strategy provides the framework and plans can then be created to support the overall strategy.

1. Strategy Vs Plan
Terms look similar but each is completely different concept
 Not allowing to modify
which may cause confusion
in the middle of the plan
 When plan A not working,
again have to begin for
other Plan
 Doesn’t allow much
opportunity to think when
you execute Both are important and success
is depending on the situation
 It may be successful if it is
and the people who are
really tried well and proven executing it. But mostly all the
over a period of time leaders / experts are to be
strategic than relying on one
Strategy particular plan (tactical).
Strategy is on the other hand, When planning for future,
is a blue print or layout, which is undeniable unknown,
design, or idea used to it helps to strategize and be
accomplish a specific goal. flexible for adaptations for
Strategy is very flexible and various scenarios would have
open for adaptation without more advantage of keep
altering the goal or purpose. moving forward to accomplish
The differences are a specific goal or purpose.
 Flexible and open for
Remember, Developing
changes
Strategy should come first than
 Thinking should be applied having a plan. Strategy cannot
at each successions fit into existing plans. Rather,
 Time consuming and needs develop the right strategy and
Plan experts consultation in each create the appropriate plans
Plan is a tapered stage of execution around the strategy.
arrangement, a pattern, a  Proven model in all the
program which is concrete in
business sectors
nature and cannot be altered
 Need more patient and
at time. If the Pan A fails,
again have to start Plan B. perseverance to get the
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Any plan doesn’t allow for Manager Operations
deviation to reach a definite Claris Global Solutions
purpose.