I’ve been having discussion regarding plans with some folks recently. It got me thinking and I’ve come to the conclusion that you should keep Eisenhower and Powell’s Axioms in mind, namely:
Eisenhower’s Axiom: “In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.”
Powell’s Axiom: “No battle plan survives contact with the enemy.”
To this I’d like to add my own:
Eugen’s Axiom: “The foundation of a good plan is to rely on those you trust.”
It makes the planning quite useful if you know that when the plan becomes obsolete you can move forward with conviction.