I recently met with a small nonprofit that is in such dire straights that they are paying salaries on a credit card. I asked the CEO what his plan was. He said he was too busy to plan. This is very common but unfortunately, unacceptable. If you don't have a plan, how do you expect to be move forward? It is crucial to have a cohesive plan (not just a strategic plan) to get you where you need to be. In addition, everyone has to be on board.
I suggested creating a low-level plan that is broken down into tasks / activities that a given role needs to perform in order to be successful. Then come up with a mid-level plan with checkpoints during the week.
Bottom line: Focus on priorities that directly relate to your plan. It will keep you away from the "putting out fires" syndrome.
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