A Voice Crying in the Wilderness

Strategic plans often are viewed as putting the status quo at risk causing resistance.

It is not uncommon for individuals who are given roles to develop strategies to feel that individuals within business units become less than cooperative with them as they begin to develop long-term plans.  Often, others feel that their current positions and future opportunities are being put at risk.  Subtle roadblocks can and often do occur, making the development of strategic plans difficult.  Winning over operations personnel, making the strategy their strategy, is important.