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PSM #08: The Plan

Craig @ January 31, 2006 # No Comment Yet

Podcast #8: The Plan is located here.
This podcast discusses plans and planning, offers 3 strategies for developing a plan, and suggests Pareto’s law applies to the planning process.
Please provide your feedback.
Notes follow.
Plans

Discussion with Vision statement

really axle wrapped.
merits own podcast
Reflecting, I made it too complex
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Simple Definition: A plan is a map to [...]

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PSM #07: The Vision Statement

Craig @ January 15, 2006 # No Comment Yet

Podcast #7: The Vision Statement is available here.
The Vision Statement is a collection of goals that, when accomplished, demonstrate the accomplishment of our mission.
Notes follow.
Vision Statement

Long term
Consistent with Mission statement

defines what it takes to achieve our mission

Is SMART

specific–as it can be in the long term
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Time-based

Is factorable into operational objectives–goals
goals

long range
intermediate
short term

plans are a way to [...]

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PSM #06: Happy New Year

Craig @ January 15, 2006 # No Comment Yet

A belated Happy New Year is located here.
Have a happy New Year, a happy new day, a happy new life.
Originally published January 15, 2006

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