How does a Manager decide on the right objectives? One useful method of PLANNING is called the 7-D scheme: Define Draw Discuss Decide Detail Do Dissect - Planning is the process of looking into the future, deciding what you want to achieve and how you will achieve it! - As part of this process, the Manager is deciding HOW to do things. - Plans can be long term or short term. - If you will mostly be involved with short term planning the 7-D Scheme will be useful. - This type of planning is also very good to do as a team. This way you may be able to get the best out of the people you work with.