Be successful with Planning

1. You can be successful with proper planning

You can be Successful by Effectively Planning your Work and Working your Plan "Planning bridges the gap from where we are to where we want to go. It makes it possible for things to occur which would not otherwise happen"

2. Introduction to Planning

Work done sincerely and with a direction will always have its rewards. Introduction “A journey of a 1000 miles begins with a single step.” If you start a journey you should know: a) Destination. b) Route. c) Obstacles enroute. d) Time required for the journey

3. Alice in Wonderland story

Success In Alice in the Wonderland Alice starts journey without knowing any of the above. Some people like Alice are not too concerned about any of the above and finally get frustrated and cannot find their way to promising future. Ultimately they get ahead in life and climb the ladder of success without locating the ladder.

4. Efforts of people in Planning

These people try all the things to be successful Like: Going to Workshops, Retreats, Seminars Etc. They also read all motivational materials they can lay their hands on. They cross all roads to see their bright future and that’s all they can reach and further movement is halted abruptly.

5. Expectations and what they get

These expectations last for Few days or week and they again slip down drastically not knowing what to do. They want to get better at what they are Doing, but they don’t know how or where to start again. What is the reason for above?

6. What happens when you don't have a plan?

They don’t have a plan, and they don’t know how to plan? Just Imagine ------ How frustrating it should be for them. Now they will be equipped with all relevant points To face such situations

7. Hope to reality.

Do you want to do some thing better than what you are doing now? Do you want to turn your hope , Dreams into reality? Then move ahead ………

8. Start your successful journey.

Point where you are Now in A .......To Point where you want to be some time in Future B Clearly understand your current situation and Visualize your future situation Write down both the situations. A and B Now start your successful journey.

9. Definition of Planning

“Planning is the design of a hoped for future and the development of effective steps for bringing it about.”

10. What is Planning?

It is rational and systematic way of Decision making and problem solving It combines Experience knowledge and skills with realistic assessments of where you are where you want to be

11. What you get in planning?

It points out Risks you face in charting a course in to an unknown future. Hazards you are likely to face. It shows …… Opportunities. Milestones. That determines your chances of success It helps…… To visualize your future with facts It gives …… Power you need to control your future. Planning paves way for the future in which you become the kind of person you really want to be…………

12. What is Planning?

It is…. ?Open minded and flexible. ?Encourages change and modification. ?Clarifies your image of realities. ?Enhances your vision. ?Gauges your chances in terms of distance and speed.

13. Types of Planning

Major types of planning: *Type A Planning Future Planning you can’t control. *Type B Planning Can be controlled *Type C Planning Follow the Leader Planning *Type D Planning Analytical Planning

14. Planning Models

Two Planning Models: Inside-out planning model. You are unique. Outside-in planning model. You adjust to situation and environment.

15. Steps in Planning process

Eight basic steps in Planning process. Assessment Commitment Decision Organization Preparation Implementation Achievement Planning does payoff.

16. Benefits of Planning

Direction Coordination Measuring Progress Prepare for overcoming obstacles Reveal picture of tasks and activities Stimulates

17. Dangers in Planning

Loss of spontaneity Too much faith in process Lack of growth Psychological distress Hang-up on methods Once you understand Benefits & Dangers well You are way ahead

18. Why people don’t plan?

Negative Attitude Stubbornness Excessive optimism Lack of perception Inflexibility Problem with urgency Social taboos and environmental blocks Limited viewpoints Fear of the unknown Lack of perseverance

19. Key ingredients for successful planning

Curiosity Creativity Completeness Practicality Confidence Wisdom Persistence

20. How to plan?

Before we start we should understand well : Chance and Luck in Planning. Elements of risks involved for every step. Planning for contingencies. Planning assumptions. Performance measures. Strategies for success leading to Action plan.