Don't Forget to DREAM

I found this on a recent search for anything new or different on Strategic Planning, Here is the link: Perspective-http://davehess.wordpress.com

I like the way this is structured. So many times we forget to Dream about what is possible and only plan. This is just another way to think about Strategic Planning.

Dream
In this step we dream as big as we can to think as big as we can just dreaming about how we could communicate the message of the gospel in a message series, or what would be a more effective way to reach the unreached in our city.
Design
During the design stage we narrow the options down the different ideas from initial dreaming stage.
Detail
Here we think through more of the specifics of preparation that will need to be organized in order to make the outreach, program etc. a success.
Deadline
With out any specific timeline of what we want to accomplish the plans might not actually get off the ground so we calendar key deadlines leading up to the event or sermon series that need to be hit.
Dollars
After the deadlines and the plans are in action money needs to be spent towards the project. This can vary greatly from one thing to another depending on the dream.
Execute
This importance of this step is huge. No matter how great the plan everything if the plan isn’t executed, or followed through on with excellence then it’s a wash.
Evaluate
After the event has taken place the process is still not over. It still needs to be evaluated for effectiveness.
Adjust
Based on the evaluation, adjustments can be made and lessons learned can be educational for future planning projects. There is nothing wrong with making a mistake, but by making adjustments hopefully the same exact mistake won’t be made repeatedly.
Disclaimer
Everything on this blog is my personal opinion. I do my best to say things clearly, kindly and truthfully, but don't always succeed. I don't personally have a a perfect understanding of everything nor do I communicate it perfectly. And my opinion changes from time to time (when I realize I am wrong).