Why Strategic Plans Fail—10 Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Are you tired of strategic plans that gather dust instead of delivering game-changing results? Successful organizations know that a strategy is more than a document—it's the disciplined roadmap to achieving your most ambitious goals. So why do so many plans fall short, stall out, or miss their mark?

Join “Why Strategic Plans Fail: 10 Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them” to discover the most common mistakes leaders make in strategic planning—and unlock concrete tactics to drive implementation, engagement, and measurable progress.

Led by Michael Wilkinson, CMF™, Founder of Leadership Strategies and a globally recognized master facilitator, this session distills the wisdom from thousands of strategy sessions across industries to deliver:

• The 10 most frequent and costly pitfalls that derail strategic planning for leaders and organizations
• Step-by-step solutions—rooted in the proven Drivers Model—so you can steer clear of missteps at every stage
• Clarity on the differences between vision, mission, goals, objectives, and strategies—and why getting them right accelerates success
• How to involve the right people, conduct a thorough situation assessment, and create powerful action plans that don’t get left behind
• Keys for gaining buy-in, building accountability, and establishing a real-world monitoring system that puts your plan into action

Who Should Attend:

This masterclass is a must for executives, managers, team leads, and anyone navigating strategy in a fast-changing environment. If you’re responsible for steering teams and making things happen, you’ll gain the tools and frameworks to transform strategies from theory to high-impact results.