The document discusses different levels of management, including first line managers, middle managers, and senior management, highlighting their roles in strategic, tactical, and operational planning. It outlines timeframes for various planning activities, such as strategic planning over five years, tactical planning over three years, and operational/task planning for daily and weekly tasks. An update to previous models of thinking is proposed by Safaraz Ali.

1. Workforce
First Line Managers
Middle Managers
Senior
Management
CEO
Strategic Planning
90 Days +
Tactical Planning
2 weeks ahead
Operational / Task Planning
Daily / weekly
CEO
Middle Managers
Senior
Management
First Line Managers
Workforce
Strategic Planning
5 Years
Tactical Planning
3 Years
Operational Planning
Weekly
Task Planning
Daily
Previous Model of
Thinking
An updated Model by
Safaraz Ali @SafarazAli