Defining and Delivering Measurable Value: A Mega Thinking and Planning Primer

Mega planning has a primary focus on adding value for all stakeholders. It is realistic, practical, and ethical. Denning and then achieving sustained organizational success is possible. It relies on three basic elements: 1. A societal value-added “frame of mind” or paradigm: your perspective about your organization, people, and our world. It focuses on an agreed-upon focus on adding value to all stakeholders. 2. A shared determination and agreement on where to head and why: all people who can and might be impacted by the shared objectives must agree on purposes and results criteria, and 3. Pragmatic and basic tools. This article provides the basic concepts for thinking and planning Mega in order to define and deliver value to internal and external partners.

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