Business Process Review -- an operations evaluation from customer product/service delivery through to the supply chain, including administrative support functions, and the complete cash cycle.

Business Functional Review -- analyses of the 3 external and 6 internal functions of your business. The diagram -- click here illustrates these 9 critical business functions.  

Classic Strategic Plan -- a participative, top-down and bottom-up, organization and department strategic planning process, yielding a 3 to 5 year Strategic Plan with financial projections and major recommendations for change.

Strategic Review or Update -- a small group evaluation, review and update of an existing business strategy or plan, typically conducted within a month to 6 weeks.

Operating Plan -- also known as an Annual Plan or Budget it yields monthly financial projections for the coming year.

Strategic Planning Seminar -- often conducted offsite, a

1 to 3 day small group planning effort, typically focused on one dimension of overall company operations -- for example, competitive positioning, new product development, or organizational effectiveness.

Business Advice Consult -- if you think a business advice consult may be right for you, have a look at our 1 Day Consult service here. 

Who will be in the audience for reviewing the results of the Strategic Planning project?

• Senior Managers
• Broad Group of Employees
• Board of Directors
• Customers?  Investors?

What is the right time frame for your Strategic Plan?

• 1, 3, 5 or 10 years?

What is the right time frame for conducting the Strategic Planning process project?

• 1 month, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months?
• Planning Seminar -- 1 to 3 days?

Where is the right place to do the planning sessions?

• Onsite, Offsite, or a combination of both?

Who will be participating in doing the Strategic Plan work?

• A small group of Senior Managers and staff
• An independent and objective MeritBSC team
• One on One -- just you and MeritBSC.