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Planning Versus Retreat
Good strategic planning includes a board retreat. However, much strategic planning work goes into preparing for a board retreat. Also, much strategic planning work follows a board retreat. A planning "process" that is, in fact, merely a board retreat, usually results in a written report that is put on a shelf to collect dust. A board retreat isn't a "process;" it's an event -- an important event that should be an integral part of a larger process. In fact, the written report isn't the key oucome ("deliverable") of successful planning. The key outcome is the success of the process itself -- the success of the organization's leaders communication and consensus-building. Building belief and consensus on mission and strategic direction takes a lot more time and communication than a retreat by itself can provide. Don't shortchange your organization. Preparation, communication, consensus-building, and execution are all keys to successful strategic planning. Let us show you the way. ![]() |
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