The value of Employee Strategic Plans

Job descriptions are dead. They are static documents that died on completion. Into the file folder they go... never to be seen again.

Instead, why not create a success plan for every team member?

Last week I explained how to avoid assumptions. The week before I shared secrets on how to better hit your TARGETs in 2018. Today is the 3rd of my 4 secrets to make next year, your best year.

Consider this statistic from the Gallup State of the American Workplace released in September 2014:

“Managers who focus on their employees’ strengths

can practically eliminate active disengagement and

double the average of U.S. workers who are engaged...”

What percentage of your employees are fully engaged in pursuing a clear plan for success?

According to Tony Schwartz in The Harvard Business Review, over 100 studies conclude only 20% of your employees are fully engaged.

Kind of makes you want to puke, doesn't it?

My 4 secrets can help you turn the tide... You help them set meaningful TARGETs. You avoid assumption drama with clear Expectations.

Now let's get all of this into a strategic plan for each team member.

The Process is Simple

Here is a brief overview of the process to create and manage employee strategic plans ("SP"):

#1 - Team members draft their strategic plan for success

#2 - Meet to agree on the plan. Focus on meaningful win-wins

#3 - Manage the plan weekly or biweekly. Stay on top of it.

#4 - Follow-up without fail

#5 - Evolve the plan. Learn from mistakes; evolve as needed.

#6 - Celebrate accomplishments

#7 - Renew commitment. Update plans annually.

Try it yourself. Contact us if you would like a sample Strategic Plan.