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Action Plans

The Architecture of Implementation

Key Topics Covered in This Chapter

  • Agreeing on goals
  • Adopting performance measures
  • Determining the who, what, and when of getting the work done
  • Determining the level and type of resources needed to do the job
  • Identifying all important interlocks between units and outside entities
  • Making a financial estimate of the plan’s impact

SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION IS accomplished by turning strategic plans into action plans that are executed at the unit level. Those action plans must address key strategic goals through practical steps, measure progress over time, assure that people have the resources they need, and keep everything on track.

An action plan is where strategic planning and implementation ...

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