There is a world of difference between being elected, selected, or ascending to a leadership position and actually becoming a true, meaningful, relevant, and effective leader! True leaders must acquire and possess a variety of qualities, skills, knowledge, self-confidence, and combine them, with stamina and persistence, to bring about meaningful change, for the better, for the specific organization and its stakeholders. ! One of the most significant needs is, instead of just talking, talking, being ready, willing and/or able to perceive and conceive, to create, implement and carry out the best possible. action plan, to address priorities and needs. There are at least 7 stages to carrying out these plans and with that in mind this article will briefly attempt to consider, examine, revise and discuss these and why this is important.
1. Exhaustive analysis; strengths; weaknesses; needs: Before any action plan can be meaningful, it must go through a thorough strategic planning process. The first, and perhaps most important, step is to begin with a thorough analysis, including an honest assessment of the group’s strengths and weaknesses, and try to professionally address the needs, goals, and priorities of this organization. Only when someone possesses the combination of skills, assets, well-developed aptitudes, and a positive can-do attitude, will they be in the right position to make a difference, for the better!
two. priorities; perceptions: What good is any plan unless/until it is focused on real priorities as well as stakeholder perceptions? This should be an essential component of this process!
3. Comprehensive strategic planning: Although the most sustainable organizations typically use quality, deep strategic planning on a regular and periodic basis, most others who claim to do so simply go through the motions! The purpose of this holistic project should be to consider the group’s heritage/history, mission, vision and membership, etc., and to identify the best way forward.
Four. 3 – Practice Action Plan: For any action plan to make a real difference, it must have three stages. The first are present needs; after, it should be, intermediate goals, etc; and finally, needs, objectives, priorities, ramifications, etc., in the longer term.
5. Develop the best team/Inner Circle: No one, no matter how informed, skillful, or well-intentioned, has all the knowledge, experience, and expertise! For that and other reasons, one must start by developing the best, diversified and talented team, and organize and surround oneself with the most helpful inner circle to help you not only create your plan, but bring it to fruition!
6. Responsibility Table: Leaders should include, as an essential part of their action plan, a relevant responsibility table, where specific tasks are assigned to people, based on their skills, sets, etc.
7. Chronology: When creating an action plan, a timeline should be included, as quality leaders realize that most accomplishments take time and need to be built in gradually. How else can someone evaluate and modify their approach without first having an initial timeline?
Leaders need meaningful action plans, but unless/until they are carried out, what good are they? Are you up to the task, to be, a relevant leader?
