This stage focuses on effectively assigning responsibilities and accountability for each role within the organization. During this part of the strategic planning process, discussions are held to determine who will handle specific tasks and the ongoing activities necessary for advancing the organization. The typical outcomes of this stage include organization charts and job descriptions.

Ask yourself the following questions.

Do you have all of the people that you need?

Do you have the resources necessary for them to do their work?

If you had to reduce your workforce by 10%, could you still meet your goals? If your answer is yes, you could be running a pretty expensive operation. What is stopping you from reducing the workforce by 10% and adding those savings to your revenue?