The strategy focuses on completing the development and dissemination of an action plan that includes thorough documentation and a promotional video. Setting clear deadlines is vital for each component of the plan, ensuring tasks such as documentation, meetings, and feedback integration stay on track. An example would be defining specific deadlines for documentation and using project management software to monitor progress, helping maintain accountability and visibility of deadlines.
Engaging with external partners and stakeholders is another key strategy, involving identifying key stakeholders, initiating discussions for collaboration, and aligning their expectations with action plan goals. For instance, negotiating agreements with partners ensures their commitment and valuable input is integrated.
Producing and promoting the video effectively is essential for the action plan. This includes drafting a storyboard, contracting a production team, and ensuring the video content aligns with messaging objectives. An example would be employing social media channels and partner networks for video dissemination to reach broader audiences.
The strategies
⛳️ Strategy 1: Set clear deadlines for each element of the action plan
- Define specific deadlines for documentation creation
- Schedule regular check-ins to track progress towards each deadline
- Assign clear responsibilities for different sections of the action plan
- Develop an internal tracking system to ensure visibility of deadlines
- Host a kick-off meeting to align the team on deadlines and expectations
- Review progress against deadlines weekly with the team
- Implement contingency plans for potential delays
- Utilise project management software to monitor deadlines
- Incorporate stakeholder feedback into the timeline planning
- Adjust timelines as needed based on resource availability
⛳️ Strategy 2: Engage with external partners and stakeholders
- Identify key stakeholders and potential partners for the action plan
- Initiate conversations and meetings to discuss potential collaboration
- Develop a stakeholder engagement strategy
- Gather inputs from stakeholders for the action plan
- Align stakeholder expectations with the action plan goals
- Negotiate terms and agreements with relevant partners
- Secure formal agreements with partners and stakeholders
- Provide regular updates to stakeholders on progress
- Incorporate stakeholder feedback and amendments
- Conduct a final review of stakeholder commitments
⛳️ Strategy 3: Produce and promote the video effectively
- Draft a storyboard aligning with the action plan objectives
- Identify and contract a videographer or production team
- Schedule filming dates in line with action plan timelines
- Ensure adherence to storyboard during filming
- Edit video content to align with messaging objectives
- Develop a promotional strategy targeting key audiences
- Utilise social media channels for video release
- Leverage partner networks for video dissemination
- Organise a launch event or press release for the video
- Measure the video’s reach and engagement post-release
Bringing accountability to your strategy
It's one thing to have a plan, it's another to stick to it. We hope that the examples above will help you get started with your own strategy, but we also know that it's easy to get lost in the day-to-day effort.
That's why we built Tability: to help you track your progress, keep your team aligned, and make sure you're always moving in the right direction.
Give it a try and see how it can help you bring accountability to your strategy.
