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There are different approaches to planning according to the stage of development being addressed
see Fundamentals and Change Strategy
Remember that planning is fundamentally about
- improving systems by
- improving processes
- doing more of what helps, and
- doing less of what hinders
How do you know which is which? Simply ask those who are the recipients of your contributions
This means
- knowing & understanding your systems: purposes, processes...
- documenting major processes, eg, midyear reporting
- monitor the processes in action (make observations and collect data)
- implement continuous improvement (remember that implementation means making it part of the culture)
- and apply Deming
- avoid the seven deadly diseases
- do not be tempted by the obstacles
- apply his fourteen imperatives