Plans are themselves a communication tool and process. Poor communication channels affect implementation effectiveness. Communication is complex a mixture of verbal, visual, auditory, and non-verbal elements. People are integral to the process they are the intellectual capital that drives tasks and deliverables. Effective teams build upon mutual understanding, cohesiveness, and shared goals.
People are the most complex variable in the planning equation.
Leadership is crucial to formulating the right vision and providing the impetus to ensure planning efforts are successful. Clear direction, command of the process, and human resource prowess build support. Leaders must adapt to environmental feedback and make prudent corrective changes. Selecting the appropriate tools to develop and monitor plans is crucial improper tool selection or inadequate training leads to partial success. Decision support should adopt a proactive and pre-emptive approach.