VPs to Managers say the most frequently barrier to implementing a plan is accountability. As a strategic planning facilitator, I learned people want specific directions. They buy in when they know what they are expected to do. The best practice is:
Use SMART goals or objectives with clear deadlines
Be clear about responsibility and objectives (confirm and clarify), and link the objectives to all involved
Delegate, have one person responsible for each key task
Build in incentives, recognition and give recognition- the most powerful motivator
Teach delegation in the organization
Give ownership to the team
Review at milestones
Be sure the boss acknowledges the assignment eye ball to eye ball
Give them the resources
No micro-managing, just coaching and feedback
Be sure the audience is the right audience - are they folks who want to be accountable?
The bar length indicates the most likely method for success.
*Lessons learned from over 800 experienced executives on the
strategic planning process and their advice on best practice.
The longer the bar length the more likely the success.
