How To Series | #2 - How to Write a Strategic Plan That Works

Turning Vision into Action Across Startups, SMEs, and Corporations

Welcome to the special article for the Loyal Fan-only edition.

This is the #2 article of The How To Series.

Outlines and Key Takeaways

1. Why Strategic Planning Matters

2. What Is a Strategic Plan?

3. Step-by-Step: How to Write a Strategic Plan That Actually Works

4. Common Mistakes to Avoid

5. Final Thought: Strategy Is Execution

1. Why Strategic Planning Matters

In today’s hyper-competitive, rapidly evolving business environment, strategic planning is not optional—it’s essential.
Without it, even organizations with great products, talented teams, and strong market positions eventually falter.

Strategic planning provides the blueprint for success, offering clarity, focus, and direction.
Yet many companies fall into the trap of treating it as a once-a-year exercise or a corporate formality rather than a living, breathing leadership discipline.

A Harvard Business Review (2020) study found that only 11% of executives believe their organization’s strategic plans are truly actionable and drive real results.
This disconnect highlights a major challenge: many plans are well-intentioned but are too vague, overly ambitious, poorly communicated, or quickly forgotten.