Share a challenge you’ve encountered when trying to implement a strategic plan—and one thing you want to do differently next time.

Strategic plans are crucial for company alignment, but as the lessons in this class show, the work isn’t done when the plan is written. The magic comes with implementation and execution.

But: it's hard! Common challenges to great execution include feeling rushed for time, team member confusion, being too imbalanced between top-down or bottom-up feedback, or letting short-term wins eclipse long-term goals.

Use this class as a community for tackling these challenges together! In the project gallery, share a challenge for your team and new approaches you'd like to try.

Define the challenge: what is your team struggling to solve?
Reflect on the challenge: why do you think that’s happening?
Anticipate a solution: what would you like to do differently next time?

Use the lessons, insights, and frameworks in this class to help articulate first steps towards a smoother, stronger, and more collaborative planning process.

And of course—ask questions! Use the project gallery and discussion section as an opportunity to engage with other community members facing similar challenges. This class can be an ongoing resource as you chart your business to success.

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