............................. ...............What is an Enterprise Network? All telecommunications networks for voice and digital systems across an entire organization. Its is a coordinated system of network planning and management, controlled by the organization as a whole.

............................. ...............What is Strategic Planning? Proactive planning of the means, ways, and hows by which an organization achieves its business goals and network objectives.

10 Success factors for.Enterprise Network Strategic Planning 5 critical elements of the communication structure Why Enterprise Network Strategic Planning?

Wiyaka(CMA) provides consulting services for Enterprise Network Strategic Planning (ENSP) to the public and private sector. We guide the strategic planning process to reach a concensus- based plan that supports your organization's goals. Our services include business needs assessment, preparation, team building, facilitation, consensus reaching, conflict resolution, technical advice, and plan development.

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To address the telecommunications needs of an organization, five critical elements of the communication structure need to be addressed in the Enterprise Network Strategic Plan (ENSP):

• Voice/Video Communications

• Data Networking

• Media Standards and Deployment (Wire, Cable, and Radio Services)

• Disaster Recovery

• New Technology Assessment and Integration

A successful strategic planning process includes:

Phase 1: Preparation - Develop strategic objectives (Where do you want to be?)

Phase 2: Current environment analysis (Where are you now?)

Phase 3: Strategy Formulation (How are you going to get there?)

Phase 4: Strategy Implementation Planning (Identify projects necessary to carry out strategies)

Phase 5: Project Level Implementation (Develop detailed project plans and implement them.)

Phase 6: Final Report

The extent of the process should include planning from the highest levels to include the business needs for communication services for each organizational unit and the projects being implemented within each. The final report should cover specific implementation plans for projects in the near to two year time span and progressively broader plans for network needs in two year segments. The final plan should include a method for continuing to refine and extend the plan on an annual basis.

1. Fully develop the Preparation Phase. This is when planning takes place. Remember, "Every moment spent planning saves three or four in execution."

2. Enlist top-level leadership and commitment to ensure the plan's success.

3. Identify a sponsor. This is the "champion" that helps sell the plan, break through roadblocks, and ensure funding and buy-in.

4. Assign team members to positions where they can be most effective.

5. Teach team building techniques such as building trust, launching and refueling, reaching consensus, keeping focused, and resolving conflicts.

6. Bring in essential experts, as needed, for business process management and technical advice.

7. Gain group consensus on the process to be used for the strategic planning.

8. Remain willing to make changes, as necessary, to fit the organization's culture.

9. Be aware that network solutions are based on customer business requirements.

10. Understand that the relationship/people part of the planning process takes more time and provides a higher challenge than the technology part of the plan.