CHAPTER 7
PLANNING
Without a plan, reaching your goals tends to be a hit-or-miss proposition, and time is easily wasted. Without a plan, you may find yourself reacting to the demands of others rather than focusing on your own goals. Without a plan, you will miss the benefits that come from using effective planning skills. Before considering the benefits of effective planning, perform the self-audit on the next page, and identify your strengths and areas for improvement with regard to planning.
The benefits of effective planning are many. For one, planning leads to higher productivity. Because a plan identifies what needs to be done, by when, and by whom, employees understand their role in accomplishing a specific goal. Arguments over responsibilities, ...
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