OGSM: from plan to result

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OGSM: 3 success factors for a grip on strategy and annual plans

1. Clear course with the OGSM model

Translate the strategies of your organization into concrete action plans and indicators. With the OGSM model you have a strategic plan or annual plan in one overview.

OGSM describes the joint objective, the measurable goals, the strategies to realize the objective, the concrete actions and the indicators that you use to monitor progress.

Overview of the status of an OGSM

2. Clear working method

With OGSM you keep your course and you remain agile. Report monthly on the progress of actions and quarterly on strategies. Discuss progress with each other to learn from the results and make adjustments if necessary. 

Overview of the status of an OGSM

3. Overview and insight with the OGSM platform

Provide an overview of the status of the OGSMs, so that you gain insight into the progress. This way you are always informed and you know exactly which actions and strategies you need to discuss with each other. With the OGSM platform, you can easily keep track of the status and ensure an unambiguous working method.

Overview of the status of an OGSM

OGSM in practice

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OGSM information and inspiration

H1. The power of a good plan OGSM is a model for making and executing plans. You can compare that to a sailing trip. By making a plan you put yourself behind the wheel… Read more
More results and grip with the Eisenhower matrix An OGSM should be filled with important and planable actions. It ensures results that contribute to the realization of the objective, for more balance (less stress) and more… Read more
Check: ready to run OGSMs? Ready? When your OGSM is ready, the doing, learning and adjusting begins. With this checklist you can be sure that you are off to a flying start. Read more
Create OGSM OGSM is a tool to write down strategy and annual plans concisely and clearly. The model helps to focus on the essence. Once the plan is in place ... Read more
Progress of actions: do Discuss current promotions every month. Focus on the actions that are not going according to plan. Decide together how you can improve the implementation of the actions. Read more
Progress of strategies: learning and adjusting The end of a quarter is a natural time to evaluate and look ahead. For example, there are four fixed moments in the year to learn and ... Read more
Goals and indicators in OGSM: 5 practical tips The OGSM model contains two types of goals: Goals and Measures. What is the difference? What is the function? And how do you set good goals? Because in practice it turns out ... Read more
Pitfalls of OGSM OGSM is a very powerful model to display a strategic plan in one overview. But it remains a tool. What are the pitfalls in using OGSM? Read more
OGSM checklist Use this checklist to hone your OGSM. Remember: OGSM is a living document, so there is room to refine your plans over and over again. Do not stay… Read more
OGSM Model: Objective, Goals, Strategies, Measures Successful organizations not only have good ideas, but are also able to implement them. There are plans in every organization, but are there also concrete plans? Too often stays ... Read more
The power of OGSM OGSM is your plan in one overview. This can be a multi-year strategy, an annual plan or a project plan. Why is OGSM such a powerful model? OGSM provides inspiration and energy and is ... Read more
OGSM method: doing, learning, adjusting A plan can be so good - substantively correct, clearly formulated, concrete actions - if it is not implemented it is pointless, a waste of effort. You achieve results ... Read more

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