The vision must be supported by a formal plan, a Benefits Realization Plan (BRP). The BRP is the bridge connecting high-level goals to tactical execution. It identifies specific benefits and maps them to required system changes. This plan should be completed before implementation begins, but it’s never too late.

Compliance

Engagement

The “Why”

“I have to”

“I want to”

Motivation

External
(reward & punishment)

Internal
(pursues purpose)

Focus

Rules and policies

Goals and mission

Results

Meets standards

Exceeds standards

Behavior

Follows instructions

Take initiative & innovates

Outcome

Stability

Growth, innovation, higher productivity