Quotes from Michael Wilkinson

principles of masterful planning 1. Be clear on purpose. 2. Start with an accurate assessment of today. 3. Create a shared vision of success. 4. Identify your critical successful factors and barriers. 5. Define the drivers: your strategies and priorities. 6. Monitor and report results. 7. Have rewards and consequences to build accountability.

How a SWOT Impacts the Plan Is the SWOT just an intellectual exercise, or is the information used during other parts of the planning activity? As you can see in the diagram that follows, the SWOT does frequently come into play during the planning activity. Strengths and opportunities often become strategies. Weaknesses and threats often show up as barriers.

Secret #1 The Fundamental Secret of Facilitation You can achieve more effective results when solutions are created, understood, and accepted by the people impacted.