--- title: Examples of Strategic Initiatives: description: Check out the following examples of strategic initiatives and initiative templates in PowerPoint and in ESM. image: http://www.esmgrp.com/hubfs/Stock_Photos/Gears-and-Plans-min.jpg --- {% set baseFontFamily = "Open Sans" %} /* Add the font family you wish to use. You may need to import it above. */ {% set headerFontFamily = "Open Sans" %} /* This affects only headers on the site. Add the font family you wish to use. 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In the context of the [Balanced scorecard](https://www.esmgrp.com/resources/what-is-a-balanced-scorecard), there are some basic datapoints to consider when creating your strategic initiatives. --- **First, choose some basic definitional fields for your strategic initiatives:** **![Example Initiative Template](https://www.esmgrp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BSC_and_Blog_Process_Images/Example%20Initiative%20Template%20-%20ESM.png?width=1020&name=Example%20Initiative%20Template%20-%20ESM.png "Example Initiative Template")** As shown above ([and written before](https://www.esmgrp.com/blog/what-are-the-key-characteristics-of-effective-strategic-initiatives)), the following fields are a good start: - Name - Start/End Date - Scope/Definition - Key Deliverables - Relationship to a strategic objective - 3-5 proposed milestones/tasks - Project manager, sponsor, and team [![balanced scorecard certification courses](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2256723/3eb3d904-d948-4569-8128-84f6a0b1a8e7.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2256723/3eb3d904-d948-4569-8128-84f6a0b1a8e7) **Strategic Initiatives Examples:**![Strategic Initiatives Examples](https://www.esmgrp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BSC_and_Blog_Process_Images/Initiatives%20Examples.png?width=1020&name=Initiatives%20Examples.png "Strategic Initiatives Examples") The above template is primarily useful when designing your Balanced Scorecard and inventorying initiatives. However, organizations will also need to regularly **report** on initiatives. While that may be accomplished in [PowerPoint](https://www.esmgrp.com/strategic-initiative-example-template), it is much easier when aided by [Balanced Scorecard software](https://www.esmgrp.com/solutions/business-strategy-software). When reporting on initiatives, additional useful fields are: - Status - Percent complete - Performance Analysis - Recommendations These fields will add a critical qualitative dimension to your Balanced Scorecard, and help leadership teams make better decisions based. **Here is what a completed initiative template looks like in ESM:** ![Initiative Page Example.png](https://www.esmgrp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BSC_and_Blog_Process_Images/Initiative%20Page%20Example.png?width=1020&height=582&name=Initiative%20Page%20Example.png) --- **Don't overlook choosing the right template** You'll be using your strategic initiative templates all the time, so make sure that you're collecting the right data up-front. Want to use these slides? 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