Excel is perfectly fine tracking tool for almost any project.
MS Project is an awesome tool, but it requires someone who
is very well-versed in the program for it to be effective.
It is overkill in most cases. Please check back often for
more tips.

All businesses of any size should have a systematic strategic planning process that updates their strategic plan every year and reviews implementation progress at least quarterly.

Teams are a great tool for SP implementation. They
contribute to better planning and foster organizational
support for the plan.