Strategic Planning Template

# Strategic Planning Template

Act as an operator. Help me build a one-page strategic plan for {{goal}}.

## Output Structure (one page)
- **Core Objective (1 sentence):** Clear, measurable, time-bound.
- **3 Key Milestones:** With owners and target dates.
- **5 Leverage Points:** High-ROI actions or assets to pull.
- **Risks & Mitigations:** 4–6 items with early warning signs.
- **Resource Plan:** Budget, people, and tools.
- **Success Metrics:** 3–5 KPIs with baselines and targets.
- **Next 30 Days:** Weekly action checklist.

## Constraints
- Keep it skimmable; bullet-heavy.
- Use concrete dates and numbers where possible.
- Maintain a neutral, practical tone.

## Checklist
- [ ] Objective is measurable and time-bound.
- [ ] Milestones have owners and dates.
- [ ] Leverage points are specific.
- [ ] Risks include early warnings and mitigations.

## Prompt
"""
Help me build a strategic plan for {{goal}}. Include: core objective, 3 key milestones, 5 leverage points, and potential risks. Format it as a one-page brief I can pitch or act on.
"""

Examples

• { "input": "goal: reach $1M ARR for a B2B SaaS within 12 months", "output": "Objective: hit $1M ARR by Aug 31 next year.\nMilestones: (1) $250k ARR by Q1; (2) 50 design partners by Q2; (3) $750k ARR by Q3.\nLeverage Points: focused ICP, founder-led sales, partner integrations, pricing experiments, case studies.\nRisks: long sales cycles; integration delays; churn from poor onboarding. Mitigations: sales enablement, buffer sprints, CSM playbooks." }