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While the execs may be involved in setting the grand plan for the organization, you are challenged with setting priorites with action plans for the next month, quarter, or year.  We can help you do that.

In most team-based environments, managers work hard to involve their whole team in the planning process.  Doing this is easier said than done.  If you, as the manager, lead a meeting to get people’s input; some employees will not want to say what they are thinking for fear of contradicting what they think you want to hear.  If that’s the case, you’ve got a problem.  If there’s a disagreement and you break the tie, you are viewed as playing favorites.  Another huge problem.

We can help by leading these planning sessions for you.  That way, the manager gets to provide input into the process and the team has someone encouraging them to speak up.  A neutral facilitator can keep everyone focused and on track.  We can also make sure that vague suggestions get turned into specific deliverables.

If previous attempts to involve your team in the planning process have not met your expectations, give us a shot.  We think you’ll like the results.