Strategic Planning Success Stories

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	CONTACT TQD, Inc. +1-810-629-4976 Toll Free: 1-888-629-4976 LEARN Strategic Planning Facilitation- 3 stories Team Development and Improvement - 3 stories Training- 3 stories		Strategic Planning Stories Strategic Planning Facilitation Story #1: A Michigan companies with under $25MM in revenue needed a focused approach to strategic planning to ensure long-term survival in an exceptional competitive printing and fulfillment industry. TQD developed a customized strategic planning process for the president/owner and the small management team to discuss and develop a 3-year strategic plan that connected to tactical, daily implementation actions. This engagement began in 1995 and continues with 2004 planning targeted for 4th quarter. Results: By changing from a be-all-things to a focused segmentation approach. Sales increased 50% in 2 years. The management team grew in professionalism and capability. The plan evolved over the past 9 years to include new identity, a quality focus resulting in ISO9001 certification, competitor acquisition and repositioning that displaced substantial competitors to two major automotive Tier 1 customers. Strategic Planning Facilitation Story #2: Another Michigan printing company under $25MM needed a focused approach to strategic planning to advance the long-term success of the family business. The second-generation owner had expanded into new technology that had a uncertain future while the main business was under pressure due to insufficient investment. Management was nervous about the owner's level of commitment. Results: Once the second generation owner faced the realization of what business he was really in, within 12 months spun he off three existing companies to focus and gain greater profitability with reduced risk Strategic Planning Facilitation Story #3: A County Health Department with 480,000 customers did not have clear direction from its leadership. Staff was uncertain of expectations and out of alignment with the need for new changes in services and operations. Results: The County Health Care Department Leadership used the planning process to build employee involvement, increase communication and overcome apathy while obtaining a 20% budget allocation increase to support focused programs as an outcome of their newly designed role and plan. Their process became a benchmark both for the county and also the state.

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