How To Successfully Create An Annual Plan
Easy guide to walk you through the annual planning process and a Notion template to keep you on the right path.
It's that time of the year again - annual planning. It can be an stimulating time filled with brainstorming sessions and big dreams, but it can also be fraught with common pitfalls.
Let's discuss these tricksy obstacles, and explore how we, as product managers, can sidestep them and drive our teams towards a successful year. And if not successful, at least a more realistic one, right?
What is annual planning?
Is the process that defines the broad, long-term goals and objectives of a business for the upcoming year. It provides a comprehensive map that guides organizations toward their desired outcomes. This process involves:
Reviewing past performance ⏱️
Setting future goals 🏁
Brainstorming new initiatives 💡
Prioritizing based on resources and goals 🔝
Creating a detailed plan 🗓️
Why it matters?
For product managers, annual planning is vital because it facilitates goal setting and objectives for each product. This session harnesses the power of planning and foresight, offering a sense of dire…
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