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Oct 2024
17m 30s

Ep 277 | How to Execute Your 2025 Strate...

Sami Bedell-Mulhern
About this episode

We all love a good planning session, but putting that plan into action can be a whole different beast. This has always been our biggest struggle. Consistency is key and creating excitement around the plan goes. along way. Learn ways to keep the team (and yourself) motivated  by keeping your eye on the prize and not forgetting to celebrate!

You'll get strategies for taking the big picture and breaking it down into chunks you can manage. Remember to take on what you can and delegate to the team. Build up the entire team to work together. Increase consistency and increase your impact!

What you'll learn:

→ How to set clear expectations and delegate responsibilities within your team
→ Strategies for managing deadlines and workflows using project management tools
→ The importance of building in wins and celebrating milestones
→ Techniques for over-communicating the big picture to your team
→ The art of letting go of ineffective strategies and pivoting when needed
→ A step-by-step approach to quarterly planning and detailed execution

Want to skip ahead? Here are key takeaways:

[02:35] Set clear expectations for yourself and your team. Clearly define roles and responsibilities within your team, especially as your organization grows. Roles may change over time so don't skip this step. Also, other team members may not have clarity, even if you don't know it.
[06:22] Manage deadlines and workflows. Utilize project management tools to keep your team on track and ensure everyone understands the deadlines and steps involved in each task.
[08:48] Build in wins and celebrate milestones. Don't forget to recognize your team's progress and celebrate successes, even if you don't hit your targets exactly as planned. Create rewards for hitting those goals to keep everyone motivated.
[10:31] Over-communicate the big picture. Ensure your team understands how their individual contributions impact the overall mission and goals of your organization. This will help keep consistency. Understanding your role towards the big picture is so important.
[12:05] Let go of ineffective strategies. Be open to adjusting your plans based on data and performance, and don't be afraid to pivot when something isn't working.

Resources

EP 276 | Creating your 2025 Marketing Plan
Ep 232 | Breaking Down Your Annual Plan Into Manageable Chunks
ClickUp*
Trello
Asana

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