Planning and Success

Being successful does not usually happen by accident. It is generally acknowledged that following an overall plan may have large part to play in the process.

Planning is the activity which gets you from where you are now to where you want to be. It is an integral part of all work-related activities and consists of analysing your current situation, deciding on your objectives, plotting your action and then getting on with it.

Formulating a plan does not have to take an enormous effort, nor need the prospect of planning be so daunting that you never get started.

This book shows you how to get to grips with planning and offers some practical ways to get you started. It shows you how get from where you are now to where you want to be.

‘Planning is the compass that helps you determine what needs to be done today to make it more likely that your aims and objectives are achieved tomorrow. With a plan you have greater control, make things happen and are more likely to achieve that elusive prize – success.’