Keystones

Plan4^SM was built on five keystones' that are at the heart of our unique planning process and the supporting frameworks:

• 1. Accountability, Performance, and Reward
• 2. Acceleration
• 3. Energy and Focus
• 4. Communication
• 5. Clarity and Visualization

Accountability, Performance, and Reward

Reaching your organizational objectives requires more than just a plan; it requires people who have sufficient incentive and understanding to execute to that plan. Employees that understand what is being done, why, when, and how they can contribute become empowered team players. It is for this reason that accountability, performance, and reward comprise the first keystone of the Plan4 approach.

Acceleration

Historical acceleration is an important value to our process. It is an indicator of organizational reality and a predictor of the future. It is the rate of change (accomplishment of objectives) for the organization - moving from idea generation through implementation. When we bring historical acceleration into the planning process, we take into account both the “speed” at which the organization accomplishes tasks and the desired direction of the organization.

Energy and Focus

Organizational energy and focus are critical components to the achievement of success or sustainability of the organization progress. The Plan4 approach focuses and provides energy (excitement) back into the traditionally “boring” and uninspiring planning process. With renewed energy and focus a team becomes more effective as a result of “doing the right things, right”.

Communication

The Plan4 approach to communication is multi-disciplinary, meaning that we look at the organization holistically. We consider how the organization communicates today, the issues and risks that the existing communication strategy poses to the organization, and how the organization needs and should communicate various planning results.

Clarity and Visualization

Clarity and visualization of outcomes allows those involved with the project to have insight through efficient and effective means. It enables understanding, early detection of issues, and the ability to determine patterns. We accomplish clarity by clearly defining the vision and mission of the organization and visualization is achieved through our tactical task boards and unique visualization workshops.