by Rick Baker
On May 18, 2011
For some business people, strategic planning is not helpful.
Business people: who among them should spend time strategic planning?
Who will obtain the most benefit from the process of strategic planning?
Here’s a checklist to help you determine if strategic planning is for you.
Place a check

in all the boxes that fit your character or situation…the more you check

the more benefit you will obtain from the process of strategic planning.

I want my business to stand out…as different

I would like to pack more action & results into each day

I want to be certain I understand my Clients’ needs

I encourage ideas from people who follow me and from my allies

I am a life-long learner

I want people who follow me to communicate as fully as possible

I volunteer time to lead community, not-for-profit or other charitable organizations

I want my followers to draw clear lines between planning-thought & tactical-action

I enjoy hands-on education

I embrace change
A business leader who has or wants followers
- Is a life-long learner
- Prefers hands-on education over lectures
- Volunteers time to lead community or charitable causes
- Wants to grow business success