Strategic Planning From A to Z !

1. Strategic Planning From A to Z ! Joel Felten VP – Information Systems

2. Strategic Planning Process

3. Set the Direction

4. Set the Direction – H, I Conduct SWOT & Results Review January

5. Set the Direction – J – Create Strategic Objectives January

6. Deploy the Strategic Objectives – K February, May and August • To all employees • Employees submit ideas for Action Plans. • Employees help identify blind spots. CEO and SLT • Innovation • Sources include: • Employees, Customers • Vendors, Shareholders Strategic Planning Meetings • *Ideas also used in process management process to improve processes

7. Deploy the Strategic Objectives – L Ideas Categorized February, May and August • Employee Center Program • Operation Grand Slam • MidwayUSA Loyalty Credit Card • Process Mgt Process Redesign • Nitro Express 2.0 • Cross Dock • Employee • Customer • Vendor • Shareholder

8. Create Strategic Plan – R, S, T – Analyze, Select and Prioritize Action Plans October – October

9. Create Strategic Plan – U- Integrate Strategic Plan with Workforce Planning October – October • Ensure the resources needed to execute the strategic plan are integrated into workforce plans.

10. 3 Create Strategic Plan October – October

11. 4 Deploy the Strategic Plan – U November To the entire organization to facilitate engagement and acceptance of the plan. • Company Action Plans • Company Strategies • Departmental Action Plans • Strategic Objectives • Organizational Goals

12. 5 Execute the Strategic Plan - V January - December • Implement the Action Plans on the current year’s strategic plan. • This is the hardest part & greatest opportunity SLT

13. 6 Control the Results of APs January – December

14. Recap Strategic Planning A-Z • Set the Direction (A-J) • Deploy the Strategic Objectives (K – P) • Create the Strategic Plan (Q-W) • Deploy the Strategic Plan (X) • Execute the Strategic Plan (Y) • Control the Results of Action Plans (Z)