The one hour plan for growth: how a single sheet of paper can take your business to the next level

A proven system for creating a clear and compelling business growth plan There are 15 million businesses in the United States, and 13 million of them don'tutilize a planning process. Yet having a planning process is the most reliable predictor of whether a business will grow. The One Hour Plan for Growth provides a proven system for any business to create a clear and compelling business growth plan that fits on a single sheet of paper in about one hour. This book is a quick read, and you and your people stay energized and focused on your top priorities. * Covers the six essential elements of the dynamic business growth plan: Vision, Mission, Values, Objectives, Strategies, and Priorities * Previously the top-rated speaker for Stephen Covey's organization, the author is now a successful speaker and consultant with some of the world's finest small and mid-sized companies The book delivers a proven planning process that engages employees, develops leadership capacity, improves performance, and accelerates growth INDICE: Dedication and Acknowledgements. Foreword (Stephen R. Covey). Introduction Live a Great Life and Grow a Great Business. Part 1 Planning for Growth. Chapter 1: The Shortcut. Chapter 2: An Overview of The One Hour Plan. Part2 Where Do You Want to Go? Step 1: Write Down the Long-Term Aspirations. ThatDrive You and Your Team (25 minutes total). Chapter 3: Vision What big goal will inspire you and your team? (6 minutes). Chapter 4: Mission for Others Whatcontribution do you make to your customers lives? (6 minutes). Chapter 5: Values What standards will help your team enjoy working together? (6 minutes). Chapter 6: Objectives How will you measure success? (7 minutes). Part 3 Where are You Now? Step 2: Write Down the brutal realities facing your team (10 minutes total). Chapter 7: Facing the Brutal Realities What are the big issues that must be addressed? (10 minutes). Part 4 How Will You Get From Here to There? Step 3: Write Down the Key Steps (25 minutes total). Chapter 8: Strategies Whatare the major categories of work to be done? (15 minutes). Chapter 9: Priorities Who will do what by when? (10 minutes). Chapter 10: Action Plans Putting it on the calendar and getting it done. Part 5. Chapter 11: What's Next? How toCreate and Execute a Team Plan For Years to Come. Appendix 1 Organizational Health Assessment. Appendix 2 SWOT Analysis. Endnotes. About the Author. Additional Planning Resources.

• ISBN: 978-0-470-88096-8
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 224
• Fecha Publicación: 10/11/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés