Planning:
This is the act of putting together information, structures and formats about how an activity, program or event is expected to be executed within a specific time in order to achieve the desired results. Planning requires detailed thinking, proper analysis and critical assessment of the resources and strategies needed to achieve a set of goals.

For the planning to be successful, there must be a vision and goals which are already set. Goals give birth to plans and become attainable when plans are followed carefully. For goals to be realized, planning must not only be existent but must be effective. This is because effective planning ensures effective results and ultimately effective achievement of goals and visions.

Why Planning?

1. It eliminates waste of time, resources, opportunities, energy and skills.
2. It provides a guide and a path through which goals and visions can be achieved.
3. It enhances one’s focus on the process of attaining a goal and the ultimate product which is the goal.
4. It enforces discipline and focus and determination.
5. It gives direction to one’s programs and activities.
6. It shows the path to be followed to achieve a set of goals.
7. It gives structure and strength to the pursuit of goals and vision.

Who should plan?

Planning can be done by anybody who has attained an age of responsibility. This applies to students, professionals, government officials, clergy men etc.

When to plan

Planning is expected to be done at all times and on a daily basis. This includes situations such as:
1. planning your day and the kind of activities you intend to pursue.
2. Planning your finances. This entails how you spend your money.
3. Planning your program at your work place.
4. Planning your family i.e. the number of kids you want to have with your spouse.
5. Planning you’re your time in order to ensure balance between work, family and personal pursuits.

How to Plan

1. Document by writing down your programs and activities on a paper.
2. Write down the duration or time limit for each activity.
3. Write the resources needed to accomplish each program. This human, financial and material resources.
4. Ensure that you adhere strictly to what is written on paper.
5. Evaluate the outcome of your plans at the end of each program.

Effective planning is a vital key to success in life. In both personal and organizational pursuits, planning ensures the adequate use of time and resources to accomplish goals. Until plans are documented, they remain wishful thinking.

Planning has no respect for age, color, creed, gender, status, ethnicity, religion and qualification. Failure to plan is planning to fail. However, for plans to be translated from mere paper documentation to practical realization, one must take corresponding steps and relevant action. It is only when all these are put in place that the pursuit of vision can be a reality.

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