Using a Scorecard
Keeping your plan alive requires constant communication, which can seem like too big a task and may just fall to the wayside. But if your staff doesn't know where it stands, it's impossible to keep implementing your plan. Some people like to play ignorant, and ignorance is bliss.
Use a scorecard to keep everyone in the loop. A scorecard provides a quick snapshot of who's contributing and who isn't. The scorecard allows you to track the monthly progress of each goal by listing the status of the goal. Ideally, you've developed measurable goals and have numbers associated with the status of each goal every month.
Think about your scorecard as your one-page progress report of every goal in your plan. Turn the scorecard into charts and graphs, and you have a quick visual that communicates your progress and is fun to look at. The scorecard may also help employees hold each other accountable for their part in meeting the strategic plan. Chapter 14 explains scorecards in detail.
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