Putting Continuous Planning Types to Work

Putting Continuous Planning Types to Work

This article reviews the different types of continuous planning that organizations can use to adjust and react to new information and take advantage of emerging opportunities. The types of planning covered include project financial planning, strategic planning, program planning, investment and capacity planning, outcome planning and roadmapping, release planning, and technology portfolio planning. It emphasizes the importance of optimizing and integrating all of the planning types, getting buy-in from employees and key stakeholders, and using software to create a stronger connection between strategy, day-to-day execution, and delivery. The article also offers a maturity model that can help organizations identify where they are in the process and take steps toward a more strategic approach to planning.

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