What is the 7Q plan™?

Master any plan in Seven questions.

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What is the 7Q plan™?

7Q Plan™ is a structured way of planning that delivers clarity, purpose, and accountability. Instead of endless documents and assumptions, it asks seven questions in a strict order, in a language everyone understands.

This simple but powerful sequence means you:

Clarify WHY  the change matters and the benefits it will bring

Break down  silos between stakeholders and teams with clear roles

Improve communication  & understanding of plans with a common language everyone can understand

The 7Q Plan™ works across strategy, projects, transformations, and investments – anywhere a business needs to make sure its plans deliver real results.

The 7Q planning Wheel™: Visualising the plan

Every plan must answer 7 questions. The 7Q® Wheel™ keeps them in a strict order – starting with why, and teaching people to see planning as circular, revisiting the why, the benefits, on every review.

The 7 Questions Every Plan Must Answer

Break down each of the seven questions asked in order to master plan effectively:

  • WHY

    Define the purpose and benefits this change will deliver.

  • WHAT

    What exactly will be delivered? (Scope, which is dynamic and flexible).

  • WHERE

    Where will it be required? (Define markets, sites, teams, or systems)

  • HOW

    How will it be done? (Strategies, phasing, methods, work break down).

  • WHO

    Who is required / who are the stakeholders? Clear accountability, no blurred lines (Depends on your chosen approach, or HOW).

  • WHEN

    When will each phase be delivered? (Depends on WHO is available)

  • HOW MUCH

    How much will it cost? (People, capital, materials)

The 7Q® PLAN™ in Action

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Business Strategy →

Cut through complexity and set direction on one page.

Projects & Transformations →

Stop scope creep and align teams.

Boards & Investors →

Clear sight of why money is being spent, and whether it’s worth it.

Why Businesses Choose the 7Q plan™

  • Keeps focus on benefits (WHY), not just scope

  • Breaks down silos and gets teams aligned

  • Brings transparency and clarity at all planning stages

  • Simplifies complexity into a single page

  • Adapts scope dynamically to ensure alignment with key outcomes

  • Builds accountability into every plan

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