Strategic Planning Terms

verb to regard as probable; expect or predict

• The investors are eagerly anticipating the quarterly report to make informed decisions.
• I'm anticipating the new season of my favorite TV show to start soon.
• I'm so hyped, I can't stop anticipating the concert next week!
• She was like a child anticipating Christmas morning, waiting for the surprise party.

noun a change in direction or path

verb to alter the direction or path of something

• In order to avoid the storm, the captain decided to change course.
• We should probably change course if we want to make it to the party on time.
• Let's switch things up and change course for a bit of excitement.
• Sometimes in life, we need to change course in order to find our true path.

noun a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration

adjective used to describe something related to making a decision

• The board members made a unanimous decision to proceed with the merger.
• I finally made a decision on which car to buy after weeks of research.
• I'm still on the fence about my decision to quit my job and travel the world.
• Sometimes in life, you have to make a decision to close one door in order to open another.

verb to have a substantial effect or influence; to operate against something

• The lack of funding may militate against the success of the project.
• His stubbornness will militate against any chance of reconciliation.
• Her negative attitude really militates against her popularity.
• The dark clouds militate against having a picnic today.

noun a particular skill or talent that someone has

adjective having a lot of power or force; not easy to break or damage

• One of his strong points is his ability to analyze complex data sets.
• Her strong point is definitely her sense of humor.
• His strong point is that he's always got your back.
• Her strong point is like a beacon of light in a sea of darkness.

noun A person who is skilled in the art of organizing and directing military operations or maneuvers

adjective Relating to or characteristic of a tactician

• The tactician carefully analyzed the battlefield before devising a strategic plan.
• My friend is such a tactician when it comes to playing chess.
• That guy is a real tactician when it comes to getting what he wants.
• She was a tactician in the game of politics, always knowing the right move to make.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

• The engineering team decided to implement a zero base design approach for the new product.
• We're starting from scratch with a zero base design for this project.
• Let's go back to square one and do a zero base design for this system.
• In order to create a more efficient process, we need to adopt a zero base design mentality.

noun regard or consideration for something

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The company made strategic decisions with an eye to maximizing profits.
• She always plans her trips with an eye to getting the best deals.
• I'm thinking of redecorating my room with an eye to making it more cozy.
• He approached the problem with an eye to finding a creative solution.

noun a container typically made of wood or cardboard, used for storing or transporting items

adjective smart, cunning, or shrewd in a particular situation

• In order to succeed in this competitive industry, it is important to box clever and always stay one step ahead.
• If you want to win the game, you gotta box clever and outsmart your opponents.
• She's always able to box clever and come out on top in any situation.
• Life is like a puzzle, sometimes you need to box clever to find the right solution.

adjective describing something related to action or activity

• The company implemented actional strategies to improve efficiency.
• Let's take some actional steps to get this project done on time.
• We need to get actional and hustle to meet the deadline.
• His leadership style is very actional, always taking charge and making things happen.