MODELS FOR PLANNING

We use several different models to guide the Strategic Planning process for clients. We select the model that best fits the client's needs. To make that selection, we often begin with a 'life cycle' review to identify where the organization (or part of the organization) is in its lifecycle. This analysis is guided by a model developed by Ichak Adizes. You can see a summary of that model if you click here.

The life cycle review helps us determine whether....

• THE ORGANIZATION IS NEW TO PLANNING AND IS IN THE BUILDING PHASE OF ITS LIFECYCLE: When this is the case we like to encourage a full and complete planning process. To learn more about this process, click here.
  

• THE ORGANIZATION HAS A GREAT DEAL OF EXPERIENCE WITH PLANNING, HAS A WELL ESTABLISHED PLAN,  BUT HAS SOME CRITICAL, UNANTICIPATED ISSUES TO DEAL WITH: When this is the case we like subject each issue to a thorough process all the way from understanding the issue through to action planning and implementation. To learn more about this process, click here.
  

• THE ORGANIZATION IS PERFORMING WELL BUT WANTS TO REACH A NEW PLATEAU THAT IS SIGNIFICANTLY DIFFERENT FROM WHERE IT IS NOW: When this is the case we use a process based on the work of Jim Collins described in his book "Good to Great". To learn more about this process, click here.
  

• THE ORGANIZATION IS IN DECLINE AND SEES PLANNING AS A FORM OF RENEWAL OR TURNAROUND: When this is the case we use a process that begins with the development of a new vision for the organization and works back to the present to figure out how to get there. To learn more about that process, click here.
  

... and sometimes we build new models to meet specific needs