Question: Reflection on the purpose of plans
Find an example of a plan that someone has prepared in an organisation - preferably for one of the types listed in the next section.
· Ask someone what its purpose is, and whether it achieves that.
· Ask whether the plan is too detailed, or not detailed enough.
· What do they regard as the strengths and weaknesses of the planning process?
· Refer to your notes as you work on this chapter.