We can negotiate the route, but we must agree on the destination.
It can be really fun to bob around in a boat with a bunch of people, but if you want to get to shore, everyone has to row in the same direction.
Plans and team communications serve many purposes, but they are critical for garnering buy-in, generating enthusiasm, getting everyone locked on the same target, and ensuring every player knows their role.
If done well, they can also differentiate a manager from a leader.
Here are a few planning and vision documents I’ve written.
