PerforMind: Strategic Planning – Lessons from Business and Sport

Welcome to PerforMind, a podcast series where we explore the intersection of performance in both business and sport. Today, we’ll be discussing one of the key elements that drive success in both fields: strategic planning.

In both business and sport, success is rarely accidental. It’s built on a foundation of strategic planning—a roadmap that guides teams toward their goals. Whether you're leading a company or coaching a sports team, strategic planning aligns efforts, focuses resources, and sets clear targets to achieve high performance.

Strategic planning is key to ensuring that every action taken aligns with a broader vision.

Setting Clear, Long-Term Goals:
In business, companies set annual, quarterly, and long-term targets. Sports teams should adopt a similar approach, setting clear objectives like winning championships, improving individual skills, or building team cohesion.

Resource Allocation:
Businesses allocate resources—budgets, time, personnel—to achieve strategic goals.In sports, this means planning training schedules, hiring specialized coaches, or investing in equipment that supports long-term success.

SWOT Analysis:
Businesses use SWOT analysis to assess their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Sports teams can adopt this practice by evaluating their competitive strengths, areas for improvement, and studying opponents’ weaknesses.

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Tim Rogers
Coach, Consultant, Change-Manager
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Phone 07797762051

MBA Management Consultant | Prince2 Project Manager, Agile Scrum Master | AMPG Change Practitioner | BeTheBusiness Mentor | ICF Trained Coach | Mediation Practitioner | 4 x GB Gold Medalist | First Aid for Mental Health | Certificate in Applied Therapeutic Skills