“TMS have delivered once again. We have clarity of direction and good outputs. The facilitation was great, with appropriate feedback and challenge at the right time. Excellent”
- Phil Holden, CEO, Lion Foundation

Research shows that organisations that want to be successful need:

• Clarity of Direction.

  Organisations need to know where they are going, have clear targets, goals and objectives, and they need a plan outlining how they are going to get there. Clarity of direction decides where to put focus, effort and resource. It decides what is important and unimportant. It decides what gets done and just as importantly, what doesn't get done.

• Agreed Behavioural Values.

  Values determine 'the way we do things around here'. They guide behaviour and decisions and show what is important to an organisation. As with clarity of direction above, they also determine what is unimportant.

Together, clarity of direction and agreed behavioural values provide a powerful combination for any organisation. Together they provide reassurance to all stakeholders that the organisation knows what it's about, where it's going, and how things get done. In these types of organisations decisions become clear, engagement is increased, and effort is aligned to meet organisational objectives.

The TMS strategy process focuses on the two critical areas outlined above. TMS aims to take the mystery out of the strategic planning process so it is easily understood and becomes a tangible process that guides everyday organisational activity.

TMS uses the 'Organisation Scorecard' approach to ensure implementation of the strategy is measureable over time.

The TMS Strategy formulation process covers:

The Concept of Strategic Intelligence

The successful implementation of strategy depends on more than simply high order strategic thinking. The strategy has to be communicated and 'sold' to others; it has to be successfully implemented. The wider ability to think, communicate and implement strategy is what we term Strategic Intelligence.

Implementation and use of the Strategic Intelligence Assessment (SIA) The SIA 360° feedback instrument is built primarily around the specific development needs and strategic behaviours of senior managers and is intended to be used within the context of performance management, and leadership and management development programmes.

Post Strategy Formulation

TMS has over 20 years experience at making strategy work. Beyond strategy formulation (Vision & Values) there is a requirement to ensure full understanding and ownership throughout the organisation. Translation of the big picture into team and individual priorities is also vital. Our experience will ensure this is acheived.

Talk to TMS for Strategic Planning

If you are interested in applying TMS strategic planning expertise to your organisation, the best approach is to arrange a time to talk with us. We are happy to talk through your needs with no obligation.

“TMS understood the desired outputs that were required from the business planning sessions. The management team related well to the facilitator and we were competently led through the process without any tensions. The required outputs were obtained, and professional standards were high.”
- Darryl Tones, General Manager, CMP

Inextricably linked to strategic planning is the need to ensure that organisations have effective Leadership and Team Development.

For further information please contact Nathan Birch