Practice: Execution Strategy Development

In this activity, we will create a detailed execution plan for achieving the SMART goals set in the previous lesson, including setting milestones and identifying necessary resources.

Instructions

Step 1: Review SMART Goals (5 minutes)

• Review the SMART goals you developed for your hypothetical organization in Lesson 3. These goals will form the basis of your execution plan.

Step 2: Develop Execution Strategy for Each Goal (30 minutes each)

• For each SMART goal, create a detailed execution plan. This should include:
• Milestones: Break down the goal into key milestones, each with a specific deadline. Milestones should be clear, achievable, and critical for achieving the overall goal.
• Resource Requirements: Identify the resources needed to achieve each milestone. This could include personnel, financial resources, materials, or technology.

Step 3: Document the Execution Plan (15 minutes)

• Compile your execution strategies for each goal into a coherent document. Ensure the plan is clear and the relationship between milestones, resources, and overall goals is evident.
• Your execution plan should be at most two pages.

Step 4: Contingency Planning (10 minutes)

• Briefly outline potential challenges you might face in executing these plans and propose contingency measures to address these challenges.

Step 5: Reflect on the Process (10 minutes)

• Reflect on the process of developing this execution strategy. Consider:
• The practicality and feasibility of your plan.
• How the plan aligns with the organizational profile and stakeholder interests.
• Any insights gained about the planning-to-execution transition.

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Submission

• Prepare your execution strategy as a Word document or a PDF.
• Submit your document using the option below.