A client shared these questions with us and I have added to it.  They are good questions for your leadership teams to engage in for planning the Fourth Quarter and beyond. 

Let me know what you think; I look forward to your feedback.

Safety/ Hygiene (internal)

  1. What we did right?
  2. What we could/should have been done better?
  3. What should remain as part of our new normal?

Workforce

  1. What we did right?
  2. What we could/should have been done better?
  3. What should remain as part of our new normal?

Strategic Product and Service Mix

  1. What positive changes took place?
  2. What negative changes took place?
  3. What changes should remain or be explored further?

Business

  1. What strengths did we discover?
  2. What weaknesses did we discover?
  3. What questions remain to be answered?
  4. Aside from financial results, is the business stronger of weaker?

    Next Steps

  1. What changes are we making in the Fourth Quarter?
  2. What actions are we taking – who is doing what and by when?
  3. What are our Fourth Quarter objectives?
  4. What is our process for planning 2021-2023?

 

This was shared with us by a client and adapted from Continental Linen Service; we have added to it and are using with their permission.