The idea of planning often gets more attention than any of the other critical steps to accomplishing a goal. But let’s be honest: If writing SMART goals were the only way to reach the finish line, ...

Business planning in the modern sense has a fairly long history. Henry Mintzberg, in The Rise and Fall of Strategic Planning, pointed out that business planning with modern characteristics (10-year ...

The business planning process is designed to answer two questions: Where are we now? Where do we want to go? The result of this process is a business plan that serves as a guide for management to run ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. First, we thought of the changes to the way we work as a sprint, then as a marathon and then ...

It’s about that time of year when many global teams turn their attention towards annual strategic planning. From insight planning and environmental analysis to affiliate input, cross-functional ...

Performance management software can facilitate the strategic planning cycle and make the process a whole lot easier. Do you experience challenges during your annual strategic planning cycle? Is your ...

Learn more about financial planning to set your life on the right course and to maximize your net worth. The steps here are designed for you to meet your financial goals. It’s hard not to cover your ...

Every sales prospect goes through a "customer journey," moving from a prospect with little or no awareness of a company and its products to a loyal, repeat customer. At each stage of the journey, ...