From Planning to Progress Part 1: A Well-Designed Plan Alone Won’t Cut It
It’s July, and for many organizations whose fiscal year just kicked off, that shiny new strategic plan is finally in hand. It’s clear, measurable, actionable—and full of promise. But just a few weeks in, cracks are starting to show. No one is managing the implementation process. Teams are stretched thin. Daily fires are taking priority over long-term goals. Sound familiar?
At Monumental Strides, we believe deeply in the power of vision and strategy. Knowing what you're building—and how you’ll get there—is the foundation for meaningful success. But a well-designed plan is only the beginning.
Coming from the design and construction world, we know that a beautiful set of drawings doesn’t build the project. You also need:
A project manager to drive execution, stay on schedule, and pivot when plans go off track.
A team of specialists, each owning their part AND coordinating across disciplines to ensure all the pieces come together along the way.
Regular check-ins to assess progress, solve problems, and keep the entire project focused on bringing the original design to life.
The same applies to strategic planning. A strong plan is just the blueprint—you still need the right people, processes, and tools to build what you’ve envisioned.
Over the next few weeks, we’ll explore the three essentials every organization needs to turn strategy into action:
Your team
Your dashboard
Your culture
Whether you’re just kicking off a new plan or struggling to make progress on your current one, now’s the time to step back and make sure you have the elements in place to bring your vision and goals to life.