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Book SynopsisPlanning for Success demonstrates the power of applied listening through focus, meaning, and understanding context. The book centers on the need for planning and formulation of strategies to enhance goal attainment and achieve lasting success in any organization. Chapters focus on different facets of planning by providing context, meaning and value for the reader that is applicable to organizations and leaders at every level. The subject matter is not just advice for the reader, but proven planning methods, concepts and techniques designed to achieve positive outcomes and improve overall operations. These practical insights are invaluable to any leader intent on achieving success and growth in their career.
Trade ReviewIf success is your goal, dramatically increase your odds by learning from a master! Educator, administrator, businessman, mentor, thought leader and financial expert Lou Pepe has studied what works and what doesn’t in his thirty-year career, and has taken the time to distill the timeless principles that separate the successful from the less so. This enjoyable read takes you step by step through the key elements of constructing a logical path to success – how to plan, “directional logistics”, aligning with the vision, holistic planning, and more. Whether you’re a student, launching a small venture, a community organizer, a leader of a corporate or non-profit team, this book is your ticket to thoughtful and intentional planning all around what we want: SUCCESS!
-- David G. Dietze, JD, CFA, CFP; President and CIS, Point View Wealth Management, Inc.; frequent guest on CNBC, FOX, Bloomberg, CNN and regularly quoted in Barron’s, WSJ, LA Times
Goals are everywhere in our personal and professional life and Lou Pepe will make you look differently at what you plan and how you plan. With a focus on simplifying the most complex areas of planning, Lou brings solutions while charting a map to effectively navigate the terrain. Today’s Magellan – this cartographer knows the territory. This easy to follow guide takes the mystery out of the process by using timeless examples from history and current case studies, the book provides a practical understanding of how the planning process works. You will be challenged to approach your potential future life scenarios with a new energy. Read and find your path to better planning! -- Michael J. Wozny, AIA, CID, LEEDAP, Director of Educational Projects, EI Associates Architects & Engineers, P.A.
Lou Pepe has done it again and written another practical, clear, and accessible book on the multiple facets of planning. His incredible details of the planning process are supported with research-based theory. He takes the reader on a journey from the starting point of understanding the need to plan and arrives at the destination of learning how to plan. This book transcends educational leadership and is appropriate for all organizations, private and public and challenges the reader to rethink everything your previously knew about planning. Goal setting, Holistic and Logistical Planning, Resource Management, Contingency and Succession Planning are just some of the aspects that Mr. Pepe details in this book for individuals/teams/organizations to align their mission/vision/goals with their outcomes. I am so grateful for this book as it is guaranteed to bring out the best in all of us! -- Michael D. Kuchar, PhD, EdM, superintendent of schools SBJC; assoc. professor, Seton Hall University; NJASA Past President 2017-18; NJ Dept. of Ed Best Practices Award Winner (2001, 2004)
Table of ContentsForeword
Preface
Acknowledgements
PART I: The Process of Planning
Chapter 1: Goal Setting – The difference between strategies and objectives
Chapter 2: How to Plan – Seven Principles of Planning
Chapter 3: Directional Planning “Logistics” – You are here (determining position)
Chapter 4: Alignment - Aligning the Vision with the Mission
PART II: The Value of Planning
Chapter 5: Holistic Planning
Chapter 6: Resource Management and Its Role in Planning
Chapter 7: The Financial Benefits of Planning
Chapter 8: Goal Attainment
Chapter 9: Contingency Planning – “What If?”
Chapter 10: Succession Planning
About the Author
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