Strategic Planning Vocabulary

noun a plan, idea, or invention, especially one that is clever or original

verb to plan, invent, or create (a strategy, system, or object)

• The team of engineers worked together to devise a new solution to the complex problem.
• Let's all put our heads together and devise a plan to tackle this issue.
• We need to brainstorm and come up with a way to devise a workaround for this problem.
• She had to devise a strategy to navigate through the difficult situation.

noun the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral

• The decision was made based on expedience rather than long-term planning.
• He chose the shortcut for expedience's sake.
• Let's just do it for the sake of expedience.
• In the fast-paced world of business, expedience often trumps thoroughness.

adjective seeing or able to see to a great distance; having or showing foresight or good judgment

• The farsighted businessman invested in emerging technologies that would shape the future.
• She's so farsighted, always planning for the long term.
• My friend is super farsighted when it comes to making money.
• Being farsighted in relationships means being able to see beyond the present challenges.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• When making important decisions, it is crucial to keep in mind all possible consequences.
• Just keep in mind that the store closes at 9pm, so don't take too long shopping.
• Yo, keep in mind that she's not into that kind of music, so don't play it around her.
• As you navigate through life, always keep in mind that your actions have a ripple effect on those around you.

noun a collective term for all activities and actions carried out by armed forces in a specific area or theater of operations

• The military operations were carefully planned and executed to ensure success.
• The military stuff went down without a hitch.
• The military ops were on point.
• The military operations were like a well-choreographed dance.

adjective suitable or right for a particular situation; well-timed

• The opportune moment to discuss the budget is during our next meeting.
• This is the perfect time to ask for a raise, it's just opportune.
• I'm telling you, the timing couldn't be more on point, it's seriously opportune.
• Her arrival was like an opportune ray of sunshine on a gloomy day.

noun the act or process of making plans for something

verb the act of deciding on and arranging in advance

• Effective planning is essential for the success of any project.
• We need to start planning our road trip soon.
• Stop winging it and start planning ahead.
• Life is like a game of chess, requiring strategic planning to succeed.

noun a judgment or estimation of the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of something or someone

verb to form an estimate or evaluation of; to assess or appraise

• Before making a decision, it is important to size up all the available options.
• Let's size up the competition before entering the market.
• I need to size up this situation before I can make a move.
• She quickly sized up the new project and knew it would be a success.

noun the act or process of using one's mind to consider or reason about something

verb the present participle of the verb 'think', which means to have a particular opinion, belief, or idea about someone or something

adjective relating to or involving thought or reasoning

• His thinking on the matter was quite profound and well-reasoned.
• I was just thinking about what to have for dinner tonight.
• I was thinking we could chill at my place later.
• Her thinking outside the box led to some innovative solutions.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

verb A word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

adverb A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb.

pronoun A word that is used to replace a noun in a sentence.

preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.

conjunction A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses.

article A word that is used to specify a noun as definite or indefinite.

• Our company has decided to not be in the retail business anymore.
• I heard they're not gonna be in the restaurant business next year.
• They're out of the fashion business now.
• She realized she should not be in the dating business after that disastrous blind date.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'way' is a noun as it represents a method or manner of doing something.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun. In this case, 'best' is an adjective as it describes the noun 'way' by indicating it is of the highest quality or most suitable.

adverb A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In this case, 'forward' is an adverb as it modifies the verb 'way' by indicating the direction in which the way is moving or progressing.

• After much deliberation, we have determined that the best way forward is to implement the new policy.
• I think the best way forward would be to just go ahead and try out the new software.
• Dude, I'm telling you, the best way forward is to just wing it and see what happens.
• In order to overcome this obstacle, we must look for the best way forward and forge ahead with determination.

noun a French term meaning a master stroke or a brilliant move, typically used to describe a clever or strategic action in various fields such as art, politics, or sports

• The artist's latest painting was a coup de maitre, showcasing his masterful skills.
• The chef's new dish was a real coup de maitre, everyone loved it!
• That basketball move was a total coup de maitre, he really showed off his skills.
• The CEO's decision to acquire the competitor was a strategic coup de maitre that solidified their position in the market.