Operations Risks and Strategic Assumptions Discuss the Risks and strategic assumptions of the diapers company.

At a minimum, the planning process must involve an evaluation of the impacts that the strategy will have on the business to determine if it will actually help accomplish the outcomes intended. That is the absolute minimum requirement. The strategic planing process is the one key point to get in front of idle supposition and truly manage assumptions, risks and impediments. When strategy is well developed, there will be an actual plan for implementation associated with the strategy. A holistic plan defines goals that support the strategy and addresses the operational tactics that will accomplish the goals.