A strategic software partner will allow teams to monitor projects and align them with company goals. The right choice of software will also enable teams to set their own priorities and still be held accountable for their contributions to the overall goals of the organization.
A flexible platform enables better collaboration and a more coherent strategy that is able to adapt to changing business needs. The most effective strategic software gives easy access to data, reports and a mobile application that allows people to manage their project plans from anywhere anytime.
Check that the strategic plan software you select can create stunning dynamic reports for meetings and stakeholders. Look for features like the ability to show an overview of the department’s objectives and measures and go into more specifics for more detailed details. Consider templates or a custom terms for each component of strategic planning and implementation. Check if the tool is compatible with your preferred framework for strategy management such as the Balanced Scorecard (BSC), OKRs or Six Sigma.
Be cautious about using software for strategic planning which focuses on only one-off actions that are only completed at the beginning of the process, for example, SWOT analysis and the cascading of action plans. These tools could be useful in the workflow of your company but they’re not the best method to use the cloud for strategic planing.
