“Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes; but no plans.”

– Peter F. Drucker

It's no secret that we're living in somewhat turbulent times. There's the very real threat of climate change, energy prices have skyrocketed, war rages in Ukraine, the arrival of AI threatens to take all of our jobs... you'd be forgiven for thinking you can't plan for the future with the world in such a constant state of flux.

But long-term planning is essential to the future of your organization. Plans provide clarity, they inform strategy, they help provide a roadmap for where you want to get to. Above all, they enable you to focus on the things you and your people can control – and help to alleviate anxiety over the things you can't.

In our latest blog, we explore the key components of a long-term business plan and highlight the benefits that having a fluid long-term plan can bring.

One of the key factors in successful business planning is organizational buy-in – the ability to get your people to accept your new vision and adapt to the change it'll bring.

This short video outlines "Kotter's Eight-Step Change Model," a useful framework to follow when you’re guiding people through the change management process.

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Our latest blogs cover all aspects of personal development, career and work life.

Tackling Procrastination – at the Root – We've all been guilty of procrastinating at some point in our lives. It could be leaving work to the last minute or letting dirty dishes pile up in the sink. But is the root cause of procrastination down to poor time management, or is it about how we manage our emotions? In this blog, we examine the possibilities before offering our top tips for tackling procrastination.

Time to Focus on Our Dangerous Lack of Focus – How can we ever get anything done when we're constantly bombarded with “essential” updates, nudges, and notifications? And what are the consequences of whole societies being distracted by their phones and computers? This blog explores the seemingly constant battle for our attention and discusses how we can reclaim our focus.

A sneak peek at what we're bringing to you soon.

• "Aim for Excellent, Not Perfect:" My Expert Interview with Morra Aarons-Mele – The latest Mind Tools blog inspired by Morra Aarons-Mele's book "The Anxious Achiever" explores how to change your outlook from anxiety-driven perfectionism to an excellence mindset.'

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