Introduction: : To get the most out of the course, you may want to read Winning in FastTime either before you start or as you progress through the lessons. When you begin to build actual strategy, you might want to refer to the Generic Grand Strategy to see examples of finished products. You will find appropriate excerpts at the end of each of the presentations that have How To videos associated with them. You will also find templates that will guide you through collecting your strategy inputs.
Campaign Processes: One of the major tasks of campaigns is to develop and execute Action Plans to move Centers of Gravity to the states described in their Impact Plans in the timeframes specified. There are many possible actions to affect a Center of Gravity but only some will have the right strategic effect; thus, it is imperative that campaign participants have a thorough understanding of the organization’s strategy so they can devise smart actions in support of it. Open Planning and communication continue to be of the utmost importance.