Artem Golik's Linkedin Analytics

Why Leadership Adoption in Planning is Too Low—And Why We Do It Differently 💡 A common challenge we see with customers: Planners struggle to show the real value of planning, leading to low leadership engagement. Without executive buy-in, planning becomes a routine exercise rather than a strategic tool. ❌ Why Leadership Doesn't Engage in Planning 1️⃣ Planning is Seen as Reactive Many leaders focus on planning only when things go wrong instead of using it proactively. This leads to last-minute, high-pressure decisions instead of strategic adjustments. 2️⃣ No Clear ROI Planning is often viewed as a finance function rather than a core business driver. Without clear KPIs, it’s seen as a nice-to-have, not a must-have. 3️⃣ Too Complex, Not Executive-Friendly Many tools are not designed for leaders, requiring too much manual work. Leadership prefers concise insights over complex models, leading to disengagement. 4️⃣ Short-Term Focus Leaders prioritize quarterly results over long-term strategy. Planning needs to be positioned as a growth enabler, not just a reporting function. 5️⃣ Lack of Integration with Execution If planning is an isolated exercise, it feels disconnected. To drive adoption, it must be tied to decision-making and business outcomes. ✅ Why Leadership Adoption in Planning is Critical 🚀 Better Decisions, Faster Adjustments Engaged leadership enables real-time pivots, optimizing resources and ROI. 💡 Turning Strategy Into Action Strong planning aligns teams and ensures execution follows strategic intent. 📊 Data-Driven Leadership, Not Just Instinct Leaders rely on real-time insights, reducing risk and boosting sustainable growth. 💰 Direct Business Impact Companies with engaged leadership in planning outperform competitors in revenue and efficiency. How We Do It Differently 🚀 We embed planning into leadership workflows—not just as a report but as a real-time decision tool. 📊 We make planning simple and actionable—using intuitive dashboards and scenario modeling. 🔄 We focus on alignment—connecting strategy with execution so leaders see direct business impact. The Bottom Line If leadership isn’t engaged, planning loses its value. We make planning a continuous, strategic process—driving faster decisions, better execution, and stronger financial outcomes. How do you ensure leadership stays engaged in planning? 👇 #ConnectedPlanning #StrategicExecution #LeadershipAdoption