Plans Are Nothing, Planning Is Everything

Developing the Next Generation of Rainmakers Plans are Nothing, Planning is Everything I had a coaching session this week with a lawyer who is struggling with motivation to do something on client development. I suggested that if he worked on his business plan for 2012, in the planning process he might discover his motivation. How should you develop your plan? First, keep in mind that as Dwight D. Eisenhower once said: “Plans are nothing, planning is everything.” The thought that goes into developing the plan is invaluable. In order to make the planning process valuable, you should answer questions including: In September, I shared with you a plan that I thought was really well done. If you are stuck, take a look at the plan in Want an Example of a Really Good Business Plan? I think you will see the thought the lawyer put into the planning. I am conducting a Planning For Success in 2012 webinar on December 28, 2012. It will be limited to 12 participants because I want each participant to actually have a first draft of their business plan when we finish. If you want to participate contact jflo@cordellparvin.com.     I practiced law for 37 years developing a national construction law practice representing some of the top highway and transportation construction contractors in the US.