The bookshelves of corporate America are filled with dusty binders containing very expensive, thoughtfully constructed strategic plans.
Plans are essential, but their value is measured only by their use and results.
Plan buy-in from your employees is the difference between an implemented and ignored plan. The key is how well the planners can rally support for the vision. Enthusiastic support will yield powerful results. Ignore this crucial element and you'll have a new bookend. Strategic plans are the blueprints drawn up by those with a sense of vision and organizational purpose distilled down into realistic, attainable parts.