enter keyword Integrated Execution Planning Benefits Summary
Keeping managers and functional specialist committed to the execution requirements of a strategy over a long period of time can be overcome with integrated execution planning workshops.
Integrated Execution Planning Workshop Process |
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| 1 | Project plans are consensus-derived – conversations are designed to escalate issues and disagreements in a positive way | Better collaboration with individuals gets better decisions |
| 2 | Groups work in parallel to define the strategy and project deliverables as well as cross-check the work of the other groups to manage the interfaces | Increase in productivity of a meeting with less time |
| 3 | Deliverable ownership and accountability is clearly defined and participants “can live with it” | “Who” knows what to do when and how |
| 4 | Participants have well-defined roles, and expectations are managed in advance of the implementation of work as to how decisions will be made | Improve the team’s understanding of roles and responsibilities for less potential conflict |
| 5 | The workshop method is supported by proven methodologies such as structured dialogue, visual (sticky notes) information modeling, process flow diagrams, interface mapping of deliverables, and Project Management Institute compliant planning practices | Better quality project plans are developed with a visual understanding and shared meaning of the project work flow and scope |
| 6 | The approach is predictable, manageable, well documented with proven industry templates, and reusable | More talent development because you can repeat the planning process and scale competence |
| 7 | The group reaches mutual understanding about the project’s business value and needs of the “customer” receiving the output of the project | Improves strategic thinking |
| 8 | The session leader stimulates participants with a toolkit of visual aids, analytical tools, and group dynamic skills | Increases managerial competence and increases the “energy” of the group |
| 9 | Well-defined deliverables create measurable impact for both means clarity and goal clarity; the deliverables emerge from a discussion around outcome success criteria, critical success factors, performance drivers and barriers. | Fewer meetings required afterwards and less wasted organizational time |
| 10 | Workshop structure and group dynamics provide more complete and accurate information for both planning and implementation of the project | Improved risk management for scope, schedule, resource estimating and change leadership |
| 11 | Executing Strategy | Up to 6X better |
