Benefits Of Planning
Improved Flexibility
Employees know what they are working towards and what their general role is within the organization. There is flexibility within what they are doing as it can change when different situations arise, but for the most part they are given freedom within their work.
when given a specific task with a timeline to complete it in, the employee is then given the flexibility to approach the problem how they best see fit and have creative freedom within their work.
Better use of time
Can schedule and create specific timelines to meet which will allow for all employees to know that they should be doing and when. Planning will help eliminate in between time and unproductiveness.
All focused on the same goal and working towards it, everything the employees do are helpful and focuses on the same outcome.
Improved coordination and control
All workers are on the same page working towards a common goal
Ensures that what is going on short term in the business aligns with the long term goals for the organization
planning allows you to anticipate problems and to control the outcome to help coordinate and minimize issues
Other potential benefits?
establishes teamwork between the group as they will feel more connected and engaged in the project
motivates employees as there is a sense of working towards something that is attainable
more invested in the success of the project if they have a clear goal to work towards
allows for a focus on the long term and making sure that there work and goals are aligning towards what they want to happen down the road
prioritize what is necessary and where the most attention should be given at a given time for optimal success