Continuous updates to the strategic plan are important given the findings and results from the monitoring and controlling phases. By keeping up with the implementation and communication, it shows whether the plan is still applicable to the current condition or if it's not supportive. Updating a plan can also allow agreements to be met and describe who will do what, when and how.

Communication is very important in all organizations, big and small, and should involve all executives and their subordinates. By sharing ownership, it allows everyone to be part of the strategic plan. By implementing cooperation between all members, even large corporations can apply teams to their plans in an organized manner. The commitment of upper management ensures that the plan is supportive and feasible for the situation/condition.

How can upper management show commitment to the plan?