THE STRATEGIC MINDSET® PROCESS Syllabus for the First 2-years of the Strategy Tank 1 Strategy Tank Syllabus Copyright © 2002-2013 by GC Franchising Systems, Inc. Major Objectives 1. Be More Focused, Effective & Strategic 2. Earn More Money 3. Work Less 4. Enjoy a Richer Life (more freedom and personal time) Adopt a STRATEGIC MINDSET® for Business and Life Fully Implement the Principles of the 80/20 Rule 2 Strategy Tank SyllabusCopyright © 2002-2013 by GC Franchising Systems, Inc. Our 1st Year Journey – Self- Discovery & Strategic Solutions • • • • Quarter 1: • Introduction to Coaching • 90-Day Focusing Process (Face Reality, Self Knowledge, Relationship Management, Strategic Focus/Priority Management, Vision/Goals) • The Strategic Planner sm Quarter 2: • Strategic Business Concept • Review and Accountability (last quarter’s Strategic Planner sm) • 90-Day Focusing Process/Strategic Planner sm • Strategic Selling Quarter 3: • Review and Accountability (last quarter’s Strategic Planner sm) • 90-Day Focusing Process/Strategic Planner sm • Strategic Marketing Quarter 4: • Review and Accountability (last quarter’s Strategic Planner sm) • 90-Day Focusing Process/Strategic Planner sm • Leadership Leverage 3 Strategy Tank Syllabus Copyright © 2002-2013 by GC Franchising Systems, Inc. Our 2nd Year of Strategic Solutions • Quarter 5: • Review and Accountability – 12 Month Look-Back (last quarter’s Strategic Planner sm) • 90-Day Focusing Process/Strategic Planner sm • People Management • Quarter 6: • Review and Accountability (last quarter’s Strategic Planner sm) • 90-Day Focusing Process/Strategic Planner sm • Business Planning & Implementation • Quarter 7: • Review and Accountability (last quarter’s Strategic Planner sm) • 90-Day Focusing Process/Strategic Planner sm • Developing an Operations Manual • Quarter 8: • Review and Accountability (last quarter’s Strategic Planner sm) • 90-Day Focusing Process/Strategic Planner sm • Learning to Let Go – Enjoy Life 4 Strategy Tank Syllabus Copyright © 2002-2013 by GC Franchising Systems, Inc. Your Path to Earning More & Working Less 1. Face reality – really know your business & self 2. Define your vision and your goals – get focused! 3. Adopt a strategic focus & priority management system – act less like an employee and more like a CEO 4. Use a strategic selling process 5. Leverage the power of marketing – achieve substantial growth 6. Excel at leadership, not doer-ship -- create a vision and excite your team 5 Strategy Tank Syllabus Copyright © 2002-2013 by GC Franchising Systems, Inc. Your Path to Earning More & Working Less (cont’d) 7. Effectively manage your greatest asset – your people 8. Develop clarity of direction for your company with a simple business plan and accountability process 9. Systematize your business by creating, documenting and improving all your key processes, procedures and policies – document your business, train others, delegate to others, and replace yourself in the technical trenches 10. Learn to let go and enjoy life -- trust your systems, your people, and your leadership talents Work less “in” your business and more “on” your business and life 6 Quarter One Copyright © 2002-2013 by GC Franchising Systems, Inc.