Strategy is about understanding where you want to head and planning is the process of engineering a path toward that future. A well-crafted strategic plan will be inspiring, a stretch beyond business as usual, but practical to achieve.
A strategic plan is only as good as the objective information it is built upon
A big part of planning is being clear—knowing where you are headed and when you have arrived
"Me too" strategies rarely propel an organization beyond its peers
Strategic planning is as much about making tough choices as it is about inspiration
Internal & Market Assessments Analytical fact base to highlight organizational strengths, vulnerabilities, and competitive positioning
Planning Assumptions & Scenario Planning Tools to identify potential futures and implications
New Game Framework for defining a preferred strategic path
Portfolio Analysis Assessment of service line performance and whether to invest, maintain, reposition, or discontinue
Strategy is about understanding where you want to head and planning is the process of engineering a path toward that future. A well-crafted strategic plan will be inspiring, a stretch beyond business as usual, but practical to achieve. 
