A 90-Day Operating Plan is a structured document that translates your goals into quarterly priorities, a weekly operating rhythm, and the metrics that show whether it's working. It's built so your leadership team can execute it without you in every meeting.
What goes into a 90-Day Operating Plan?
It includes quarterly priorities, a defined weekly rhythm, and the specific metrics that tell you the plan is working. Everything is built around what the team can execute without the founder present.
How is it different from a strategic plan?
A strategic plan usually sets direction; the 90-Day Operating Plan translates that direction into a weekly rhythm and clear metrics your team runs on. It's the execution layer, not just the vision layer.
Who needs to be involved in building the plan?
The founder or senior leader sets the goals, and the leadership team helps shape the weekly rhythm and ownership so they can run it independently. Involvement upfront is what makes the plan usable without you.
How do you know if the plan is working?
The plan includes specific metrics tied to your quarterly priorities, so progress is visible on a weekly cadence rather than guessed at. If the metrics move, the plan is working.