Planning - working out what should really be done first (and when)
If you spend any of your time chasing around pieces of paper trying to find out where your client's order is, then it is possibly time for you to consider a review of your planning tools.
Planning is the act of working out the most efficient and effective sequence of activities to achieve an end result. In many cases it is based around which customer gets their orders when.
A few basic features of your planning method can make a big difference
Take Away Idea
Follow these points to implement better planning in your business:
- Review your current method - does it allow you to work out when projects / services / products should be completed?
- Does it allow you to work out when to start these tasks?
- Can you identify the real priorities from the above lists?
- Does the planning tool reflect your capacity (and hence capability) to deliver on your promises?
- Change the planning tool / method so that you are happy with your answers to the above questions.