Business Planning: A Transformative Three-Session Program
Plan for Impact. Drive Change. Achieve Results.
Why This Program?
Planning isn’t just about ticking boxes—it’s about shaping the future. Whether you’re working with a Board, senior leaders, staff, funders, or external stakeholders, the ability to craft a clear plan that drives meaningful change is an essential leadership skill.
That’s what Business Planning is all about. In this immersive three-session program, you’ll gain the tools, insights, and frameworks needed to create plans that move beyond routine exercises and instead generate momentum for real transformation.
Many planning processes fall flat because they focus too much on issues rather than possibilities. This program teaches you how to shift from limitations to bold, visionary planning that energizes your team and sets the stage for success.
Gain Momentum for Change – Learn how to create plans that inspire action and commitment.
Strengthen Your Strategic Thinking – Explore four types of strategic positioning and how they shape decision-making.
Move Beyond Problem-Solving – Shift your focus from fixing issues to creating a compelling vision for the future.
Enhance Your Influence – Learn ways of thinking that increase your ability to bring about meaningful change.
Engage and Align Stakeholders – Structure planning processes that win buy-in from key players and drive lasting impact.
Streamline the Process – Use proven tools to create high-quality plans quickly and efficiently.
This program is designed to help you think strategically, communicate powerfully, and lead planning efforts that truly make a difference.
What You'll Gain
Strategic Positioning Frameworks
Understand the different ways business groups are positioned and how to shift them for success.
Transformational Planning Tools
Use structured approaches that turn planning into an engine for real change.
Winning Hearts and Minds
Learn how to engage key players, build trust, and ensure that plans lead to action.
Stakeholder Relationship Mapping
Analyse power dynamics and relationship quality to strengthen collaboration and impact.
Making High-Impact Decisions
Gain insights into decision-making shortcuts that increase clarity and effectiveness.
Leveraging AI in Planning
Learn how to integrate AI into your planning process while avoiding common pitfalls.
Why This Program Works
Immediate Application
Walk away with strategies you can use in your next planning session.
Practical & Actionable
Learn frameworks that work in real-world organisational settings.
More Engaging Planning
Create a process that excites people and encourages forward-thinking conversations.
Tools for Faster Execution
Discover methods that allow you to create high-quality plans with speed and clarity.
What Others Have Said
"Excellent and engaging. The 'structuring for success' component has been particularly pertinent for me as I'm at the very early stages of developing a plan. I have really enjoyed working up the stakeholder map – a very worthwhile analysis! This course is incredibly timely! Thank you!"
"Each program session in Business Planning has been enjoyable and informative. Mary and Bryan always bring to the table an interesting approach to difficult tasks. The most useful aspect was the DGR Plan Creation Tool - what a resource! This has been ‘planning made easy’."
"Excellent presenters who have a great response to questions raised. I have learned the importance of culture and internal dynamics in planning, and how to respond to Black Holes, Implementers, Contributors and Strategic Leader elements within an organisation. Loved the template to identify black hole failures in a business group and then identify the positives that you want to achieve through the change process. Great materials. The program really gets you thinking."
"Fantastic, really engaging, interesting sessions that bring together people management and strategic planning. Learning how to be transformational in planning has been powerful."
"A well-presented program that demonstrates how to shift groups into more positive and productive directions. I found the segment on the language of planning very insightful – it is something which has made planning in the past a painful task. The stories told throughout really help to get the messages across. It gives me insight on how to tailor messaging to implement planned changes."
"The program has really flowed - excellent interaction, tempo and tenor. I love the simplicity of the Plan Creation Tool in driving a planning product...but also how inertia and discord can be replaced by constructive, authentic dialogue. Seeing the Plan Creation Tool in action has been the most useful aspect. I can see how this approach will radically streamline our planning, take the pain out and empower more authentic conversations."
Your Program Leaders
Mary Duckett
Director, DGR Consulting
Mary Duckett is Australia' s foremost expert on undertaking transformative business planning.
An outstanding communicator, Mary provides expert advice on how to address real world challenges and bring people with you as you transform results.
"Mary is a brilliant facilitator - comfortable, confident, reassuring, knowledgeable and very personable."
Bryan O'Connor
Director, DGR Consulting
Bryan O'Connor combines deep expertise in complex planning and performance measurement with exceptional change management skills.
Bryan developed DGR's AI-Powered Planning Tool, our AI-Powered KPI Creation Tool, and has led major planning and performance initiatives across Australia.
Program Investment
$697
inc. GST
Your investment includes:
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the dates and times for the program?
A: See our Training Calendar for upcoming dates.
Q: What if I can't attend a session?
A: You can access our online tools and resources area including readings, presentations of the key concepts and the slides used, a handout of the slides so you can take notes, and a copy of any tools we advocate using.
Q: Will I be able to apply this to my actual work situation?
A: Yes absolutely! We encourage you to apply the learning each week to your own context. We'd love you to bring back to the group your progress and talk through any issues.
Q: Can I raise my real world challenges and issues during the program?
A: Absolutely! The program is designed to draw out and deal with the real challenges you face. Mary and Bryan love hearing and exploring your challenges and suggesting solutions to your real world issues.
Q: Do I get access to the tools after the program finishes?
A: Yes! You have access to all the tools and resources after the program has completed.
The Future of Planning is Transformative.
Too often, planning is weighed down by past limitations. This program helps you break free from outdated ways of thinking and instead create bold plans that inspire, engage, and deliver real results.
Join us for this transformative three-session experience and develop the skills to plan for impact, drive change, and achieve meaningful outcomes.
Because great planning creates great futures.
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Contact Information
DGR Consulting Pty Ltd
PO Box 168 Leichhardt NSW 2040 Australia
ABN 76 050 063 744
Contact: Mary Duckett, Director
m: 0429 654 909
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