
Checklist vs Tasklist: Understand the Difference to Master Task Planning
PlanningPeople often use tasklists and checklists in their work. The question is: which one is right for you? Checklist vs tasklist – which should you use? Let’s take a look at both and see which is better suited for your needs.
If you’re an…

How To Plan and Promote High Growth Trajectory
PlanningIt is not enough to identify the desired outcome of your business; understanding whether the current growth trajectory will lead to the desired outcome is important. Where your current trajectory does not fit in with the mission, you need to…

Understanding Business Maturity
PlanningYou can evaluate an entire organization's efficacy using a business maturity model which is a great tool for continuous business process improvements. These are used to inform management of the various degrees and business goals for specific…

The Dos and Don’ts of Multi-Generational Business Planning
PlanningFamily businesses frequently face challenges in juggling the preservation of the family dynamics, the business's need for capital and the desires of the younger family members. Multi-generational business planning is a layered and intricate…

The Benefits of Advanced Planning and Scheduling
PlanningCould you imagine the implications of not planning the schedule of an upcoming project? Not only will your team deliver shoddy work, you won't be able to meet deadlines, may go over budget and generally have a very messy rollout. Poor planning…

Understand the Characteristics of Human Resource Planning
PlanningHave you observed the negative effects of poor human resource planning in your company? Could you recall a time you sensed a mismatch between applicants and skills or did your HR planners find it difficult to fill some positions in your organization?…

Determine If A Business Idea is Financially Feasible
PlanningOne of the greatest challenges hampering the start and growth of businesses is inadequate funding. Finance is central to every business because no matter how amazing and innovative an idea may be, it will die without funding. Funders and venture…

Good Leaders Plan for Failure
PlanningA business plan will never succeed if it is assumed to do so. Businesses who adopt this perspective fail to consider the many dangers and unforeseen circumstances that could shut down the entire system. Planning to fail differs from planning…

Using Critical Task Analysis for Planning
PlanningA critical task analysis is a vital cog in the planning process. Critical or high-priority tasks are divided into a series of simpler steps or actions using critical task analysis.
For some people, even straightforward tasks might be difficult.…

Workplace Wins with Brainstorming and Planning
PlanningBrainstorming is a process of generating new ideas and sharing knowledge. During a brainstorming session, participants are encouraged to think freely without interruption. Brainstorming is a group activity and is often the precursor to planning.…