OGSM
Clarity is a beautiful thing. That’s why we’re advocates of OGSM, a powerful strategic planning framework that drives alignment, focus, and clarity so all levels – from C-suite to customer service – know where they’re headed and how to get there.
Let OGSM lead the way.
A brief lesson on OGSM
The OGSM framework uses a concise one-page format for long-term (3-5 years) strategy development and execution.
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OGSM stands for objectives, goals, strategies, and measures. It is designed to connect big picture strategic elements (mission, vision, values) to tactical operational elements necessary to achieve strategic success. It ensures work being done moves an organization towards its ultimate goals.
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Procter & Gamble is widely credited with the development of the modern version of the OGSM framework, Since then OGSM has been used by Fortune 500 companies and thousands of smaller companies.
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Direction-Setting Statement
Answers the question
OBJECTIVE
Where are we going?
Answers the question
Choices made to achieve goals and objectives
STRATEGIES
How will we prioritize our choices?
Answers the question
Financial and operational performance goals
GOALS
What must we accomplish financially?
Answers the question
Actions to achieve the strategies and metrics to track progress
MEASURES
How do we measure success?
We've helped many organizations develop and execute their strategies using OGSM.
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We’re passionate believers in OGSM today because we experienced it when we were in your shoes — searching for solutions to aggressive growth goals, efficiency, and productivity problems or issues with people and culture — searching for a way to bring it all together, for clarity and a path to drive the business forward.
