But if you aren't at the conference table, it can hold even more mystique. The question below eventually comes up in my coaching sessions with newly-promoted executives and managers. Feeling overwhelmed with the increased responsibilities and leadership demands of their new roles, they look for shortcuts to getting the job done. But strategic planning sessions shouldn't be dropped from the priority list. It can be one of the most important steps a leader takes in crafting a successful career path and helping his or her organization stay unified and on track.
Strategic planning is more than playing golf at an exotic resort.
Schedule a two-day strategic planning retreat at a quiet, relaxing place for your top executives and managers. The 30,000-foot view of what the business could be. This element usually is dismissed as taking up too much time to let everyone talk about his or her personal dreams. Don't leave this out - because it's important for each person to connect his or her dreams to the company vision. Alignment between the corporate vision and the personal visions of the stakeholders.