An air sandwich? It couldn't sustain you very long, could it? Yet, time and time again we see organizations trying to drive strategic performance with just this sort of dish: big vision on the....
I recently received a survey from my son’s school principal. There was a brief email asking everyone to complete a survey: a list of 20 plus questions. I started reading through the questions,....
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You put so much effort into your beautiful new strategic direction. It is well crafted; you were able to effectively engage multiple stakeholder groups in the process; great issues were raised....
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Were you impatient as a child? Give me, Give Me, GIVE ME! As a child we are all pretty impatient. But we grew up and we mellowed and learned (to varying degrees) patience. So why are managers....
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You understand your business model right? Of course you do. Today the phrase “Business Model” is over used and has a variety of meanings so, although you understand your business model, I bet....
Post Tags: business model, Strategic Planning, strategic positioning, Strategic Thinking, target audiences
Recently I was talking with a client about the new company she was working in and her concern that the strategic planning process at her new company was not strategic enough. I concurred with her....
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Post Tags: Business Plan, Strategic Management, Strategic Planning