Most planning processes are overcomplicated, full of fluff, and ignored by February.
This workflow cuts through the noise. You'll walk away with a one-page plan that actually gets used.
Here's how to do it:
Step 1: Clarify your priorities
You are my strategic advisor. I want to set my 2026 marketing priorities.
Ask me the 5 sharpest questions to clarify my goals, constraints, and opportunities. Keep it practical and marketing-focused.
Step 2: Build your annual themes
Based on my answers, create 3-5 annual focus themes for 2026. Keep them strategic, not tactical.
For each theme include:
- A short rationale
- What success looks like
Step 3: Map quarterly focus
Turn these themes into a quarterly roadmap.
For each quarter, define:
- Core objective
- Key projects (max 3)
- Success metrics
Keep it realistic.
Step 4: Turn Q1 into an execution plan
Create a 90-day execution plan for Q1 2026.
Break it into:
- Weekly actions
- Assigned responsibilities
- Simple checkpoints
Prioritize clarity and momentum over perfection.
Step 5: Create your one-page plan
Combine everything into a one-page 2026 marketing plan.
Include:
- Annual themes
- Quarterly focus areas
- Q1 execution plan
Format it for skimmability and decision-making.
One hour. One page. A plan you'll actually follow.
Happy prompting!
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