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consensus and provide direction and focus for everyone in the organization. Keep it Simple The watchword for any organization considering developing a strategic plan is simplicity. Many organizations quickly become bogged down in details of questionable value. Managers become preoccupied with the planning document and allow form to take precedence over substance. Tremendous effort is focused on documenting what is already being accomplished rather than identifying what needs to change. Managers fall into the trap because they do not understand the value of planning. The value comes from the process, not from the document. The process should be designed to encourage broad participation within the organization. Communication and consensus building is more important than complex market analysis. The process should result in greater focus on what is most important to the organization’s ultimate success. By keeping the plan simple, you are more likely to achieve focus in the organization. Any organization with limited resources will beneﬁt from a clear set of priorities for how those resources are to be spent. If your organization has unlimited resources, it can pursue every possible opportunity and will probably not beneﬁt from a strategic plan. However, if you need a clear set of priorities that everyone understands and is committed to, then strategic planning might be right for you. Ph: (281) 394-2690 Fax: (281) 657-6221 P.O. Box 6196 • Katy, Texas 77491-6196 tmccann@conservequipment.com 10 TACA 358207_Conserv.indd 1 Conveyor • Spring 2008 James D. Sisson is a Principal of Vantage Associates, a management consulting ﬁrm specializing in strategic planning in all industries. He earned a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of South Alabama and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He has been consulting in construction and materials since 1985 and conducts Professional Sales Training for the National Sand, Stone, and Gravel Association. 12/7/07 11:08:33 AM http://www.rainforrent.com http://www.conservequipment.com

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TACA Conveyor - Spring 2008 Contents Transforming Vision Into Action TACA Members Tee Off 2007 Environmental Seminar Get Ready for Los Cabos TACA Position Paper Solomon Colors Expansion J. D. Power Award CHRYSO and Promix J. Irwin Miller Winner TXI Concrete Group Developing Effective Concrete TACA Members Index of Advertisers

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