Management Ch. 8
Planning Process and Techniques
Why and How Managers Plan
↳ Planning - The process of setting objectives and determining how best to accomplish
them
↳ Objectives and goals - Identify the specific results or desired outcomes that one intends to
achieve
↳ Plan - A statement of action steps to be taken in order to accomplish the objectives
Steps in the planning process
↳ Define your objectives
↳ Determine where you stand vis-à-vis objectives
↳ Develop premises regarding future conditions
↳ Analyze alternatives and make a plan
↳ Implement the plan and evaluate results
Benefits of planning
↳ Improves focus and flexibility
↳ Improves action orientation
↳ Improves coordination and control
↳ Improves time management
Personal time management tips:
↳ Do say “no” to requests that distract from what you should be doing
↳ Don’t get bogged down in details that can be addressed later
↳ Do screen telephone calls, emails, and meeting requests
↳ Don’t let drop-in visitors, text messaging use up your time
↳ Do prioritize your important and urgent work
Planning Process and Techniques
Why and How Managers Plan
↳ Planning - The process of setting objectives and determining how best to accomplish
them
↳ Objectives and goals - Identify the specific results or desired outcomes that one intends to
achieve
↳ Plan - A statement of action steps to be taken in order to accomplish the objectives
Steps in the planning process
↳ Define your objectives
↳ Determine where you stand vis-à-vis objectives
↳ Develop premises regarding future conditions
↳ Analyze alternatives and make a plan
↳ Implement the plan and evaluate results
Benefits of planning
↳ Improves focus and flexibility
↳ Improves action orientation
↳ Improves coordination and control
↳ Improves time management
Personal time management tips:
↳ Do say “no” to requests that distract from what you should be doing
↳ Don’t get bogged down in details that can be addressed later
↳ Do screen telephone calls, emails, and meeting requests
↳ Don’t let drop-in visitors, text messaging use up your time
↳ Do prioritize your important and urgent work
