Leadership & Management
Discussion for Lesson 6:
Planning for Mission Accomplishment
Lesson 6
Reading Objectives
1. The student will comprehend goals
and plans and explain the relationship
between them.
2. The student will comprehend the
concept of organizational mission and
how it influences goal setting and
planning.
Lesson 6
Reading Objectives
3. The student will comprehend the
types of goals an organization
should have and why they
resemble hierarchy.
4. The student will comprehend the
characteristics of effective goals.
Lesson 6
Reading Objectives
5. The student will comprehend the
four essential steps in the MBO
process.
6. The student will comprehend the
difference between single-use
plans and standing plans.
Lesson 6
Reading Objectives
7. The student will comprehend how
responsibility can be allocated to
accomplish planning and goal setting.
8. The student will comprehend the new
planning paradigm and its use in
learning organizations.
Lesson 6
Discussion Objectives
1. The student will comprehend the concept of
organizational mission and how it influences
goal setting and planning.
2. The student will comprehend the four essential
steps in the MBO process.
3. The student will comprehend the new planning
paradigm and its use in learning organizations.
Organizational Mission
 The
Mission states the organization’s
values, aspirations and reason for
existence.
 The Mission Statement is the basis for all
following goals and plans.
 Without a clear mission, goals and plans
may be developed haphazardly causing
the organization to fail.
Goals and Plans
 Goals:
Specify future ends
 Plans:
Specify the means to future ends
Strategic Goals and Plans
 Strategic
Goals pertain to the entire
organization (not specific departments).
 Strategic
Plans define the action steps
used to attain Strategic Goals.
Tactical Goals and Plans
 Tactical
Goals apply to middle
management and describe what major
departments must do to enable the
organization to meet Strategic Goals.
 Tactical
Plans
- Support major Strategic Plans
- Short in duration
Operational Goals and Plans
 Operational
Goals: Specific results
expected of smaller units, groups or
individuals.
 Operational
Plans: Specific actions
required to achieve Operational Goals and
to support Tactical Goals. Developed at
the lower level of an organization.
Goal Characteristics
 Specific
and Measurable
 Challenging and Realistic
 Defined Duration
 Linked to Rewards
Management By Objectives (MBO)
 A method
whereby managers and
employees define objectives for every
department, project and person and use
them to monitor subsequent performance.
Essential Steps for MBO
 Set
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Goals
The most difficult step.
 Develop Action
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For both workgroups and individuals.
 Review
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Progress
Periodic during the year.
 Appraise
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Plan
Overall Performance.
Review Annual Goals.
The New Planning Paradigm
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Set stretch goals: Highly ambitious goals that
are clear, compelling and imaginative.
Create an environment that encourages
learning.
Design new rules for planning staff.
Make continuous improvement a way of life.
Planning still starts and stops at the top.
Types of Plans
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Single-Use Plans: Developed to achieve specific
objectives not likely to be repeated. Includes
both programs and projects.
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Standing Plans: Developed to provide guidance
for tasks performed repeatedly within an
organization. Examples include organizational
policies, rules & procedures.
Responsibility
 What
is it?
 Can it be delegated?
Authority
 What
is it?
 Can it be delegated?
A Message to Garcia
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Pro’s
Con’s
Balance
Situational
Art of Leadership: give clear, concise direction
Art of Followership: demand clear, concise
direction – ask questions!
What applies to you?
J.W. Marriott, Jr.
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Treat people as you would like to be treated
Live the Golden Rule
People are my greatest asset
Reach out to people; help, counsel, teach, guide
Listen to them!
Support them so they can do their jobs
Listen to their concerns, help them solve
problems, get their advice
You need to be a SERVANT-LEADER!!!
Next Class
 The
Chain of Command and Leadership
Triad
 Read: Leadership & Management,
Chapter 7.
Summary
 Organizational
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Mission:
Statement of the organization’s values,
aspirations, and reason for existence.
Basis for all following goals and plans.
Summary
 Essential
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Steps for MBO
Set Goals
Develop Action Plan
Review Progress
Appraise Overall Performance.
Summary
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New Planning Paradigm
Set stretch goals
Create learning environment
Design new rules
Encourage continuous improvement
Plan from top down.
Questions?
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