Getting through the Agenda No Matter What
Strategic thinking is hard work. It takes a lot of mental energy to pull all the pieces of the puzzle together, see the future, make strategic decisions, and organize the plan usefully. At every strategic planning meeting I've facilitated, people are mentally exhausted by the end. Getting through the agenda is usually what it takes to have a completed plan. However, sometimes getting it all done just isn't possible. Focus on the outcomes instead of the exact agenda.
However, do have an agenda so everyone knows the structure of the day, but don't be so rigid that you stick to it no matter what. Remember to loosen up, have some fun, and take breaks. If you don't get through everything, plan another meeting or assign tasks for the outstanding items.
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