USING REAL TIME STRATEGIC CHANGE FOR STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION

There is no question that some form of strategic planning is key to an organization’s future performance. However, there are several challenges to implementing this type of planning in an organization. Large group interventions are one set of methods for addressing these challenges. This paper outlines the key characteristics behind different types of large group interventions. In addition, it describes the framework for creating a Real Time Strategic Change intervention and the necessary elements for using this approach in your organization. THE CHALLENGES OF STRATEGIC PLANNING Strategic planning implies planning for the long-term. In many organizations, the time frame associated with this type of planning is from three to five years into the future. Due to this timeframe, there are several challenges associated with long-range planning. These include: creating a plan that is breakthrough in its orientation rather than “more of the same, ” getting all stakeholders to commit to the organization’s strategies and to follow through on implementation of critical activities, and decreasing cycle time in the planning process. In today’s world, organizations cannot afford these challenges. To survive, they must be able