Slideshow shows importance of going through the process of strategic planning. Some tools.

1. Winnerize Your Business in 2008 Strategic Planning The Key to Success

2. Strategic Planning… is the process of envisioning the future of your business and determining the resources you need in order to move toward it. It is the single most important thing that you will do for your business!

4. He knew that shooting for the moon would require a great effort “… This decision demands a major national commitment of scientific and technical manpower, materiel and facilities , and the possibility of their diversion from other important activities where they are already thinly spread. It means a degree of dedication, organization and discipline …” Kennedy winnerized that vision: he lead many others to contribute to its planning and execution.

11. A bit of fun can also be useful Imagine your organization as an animal. What animal would it be? Do this if you would like to; you don’t have to. It’s just another way to stimulate your thoughts.

15. Open your mind! How many squares do you see?

16. What Do You See in this Familiar Symbol?

17. So dare to dream BIG!

19. Begin with the end in mind. Stephen Covey

20. Your strategic planning begins at 30,000 feet You look at the landscape, but not the details.

21. What do these elements of the business landscape mean for your business? Outsourcing E-Commerce On-Line Meetings Supply Chain Management Government Regulations Web Sites Wi-Fi E-Biz Blogging Data Mining Search Engines Baby Boomers Retire Webinars PayPa l E-Mail Marketing Globalization China Social Networking W I K I S Credit Crunch On-Line Collaboration

22. At 2000 feet, you see an overall plan.

23. Your strategic planning process will take your business to here from here

24. Business planning takes you from here to here

25. You create a blueprint for success!

29. SWOT Analysis Internal External Positives Challenges Threats Opportunities Weaknesses Strengths

30. SWOT using house example You have a good job You have a good credit record Interest rates are high. Banks are cautious about lending. You’re nervous about making the commitment There are many houses on the market. Owners are anxious to sell. You don’t have enough $$$ for a down payment

32. Simple flow chart of house-buying process Start. Decide to buy house Prequalify for financing Interview Real Estate Agents Choose one, make offer Come to agreement with seller Close sale. Celebrate. End. Choose Agent Describe what you want Look at houses

36. If you don’t know where you’re going, you may end up somewhere else. Yogi Berra