Planning
Planning is translating a goal into an ordered sequence of steps, resources, deadlines, and review criteria.
Definition
Planning helps reduce chaos, anticipate obstacles, and allocate resources. Good planning does not mean controlling everything, but creating a sufficiently clear structure of action. It requires defining the goal, priorities, risks, next steps and review moments.
Key ideas
- Goal translated into steps
- Resources and constraints
- Review and correction
Practice and life
For one purpose, write down: the end result, the first step, the next review date and the signal by which you will know that the plan requires correction.
Common misconceptions
It is a mistake to confuse planning with action. A common mistake is creating a plan without a buffer, without success criteria and without a moment for review.
> A plan is the bridge between intention and the first verifiable step.
> — Guru Element
Questions for self-reflection
- What exactly is going to happen?
- What is the first step possible today?
- When will I know if the plan is working?