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Understand the importance of creating a thorough business plan as a roadmap for achieving organizational goals. Explore topics such as environmental analysis, risk management, development strategies, financial planning, and SWOT analysis in a structured business planning framework. Learn how to assess external factors with a PESTLE analysis and manage various types of risks effectively. The business plan includes sections like executive summary, vision, objectives, action plan, and financial planning to guide your organization towards success. Discover the keys to delivering a comprehensive business plan through effective communication, objective setting, and performance management.
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Why have a business plan? A good plan is like a road map: it shows the final destination and usually the best way to get there.
Framework for business planning Timescale Planning Environmental analysis – SWOT & PESTLE Risk management Development of strategies – membership & involvement, human resources, asset management, investment, development & E/IT Financial planning
SWOT analysis Strengths & Weaknesses Number of homes & members Financial strength, cost base, rent levels Services provided & satisfaction levels Staff, agency & committee competency Information systems Opportunities & Threats Changes in legislation & Regulation Technological change Increased maintenance costs Changes in interest rates & inflation
PESTLE analysis Assessing how external factors may impact the organisation: Political Economic Socio-cultural Technological Legal Environmental
Risk management Risk is the threat that an event or action will adversely affect an organisation’s ability to meet its business objectives and execute its strategies effectively. Functional risks Cross-functional risks Sub-risks Impact Pure Probability Management Control Post-control probability
The business plan • Executive summary • Vision & objectives • Past, present & future • Products & services • Organisational infrastructure • Action plan • Financial plan • Asset management plan • Sensitivity analysis
Delivering the business plan • Don’t just get a consultant, staff member or agency to write something! • Communication of objectives and targets throughout the co-op • Individual objective setting – SMART • Performance management & review