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Bringing an outside expert in to assist a strategic planning effort is typically a significant consulting investment for an organization. Considering multiple candidates, checking references, and conducting a panel-style interview are all key...
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Shel Silverstein’s book, The Missing Piece has been a favorite of mine since I was a little girl. I still have a copy and love sharing it with anyone...
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The short answer? Yes. Is that a bad thing? No. Limitations can be a good thing. They can provide a healthy structure that improves responsiveness to...
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I have a small painted dish that sits on my desk that says, “Put on Your Big Girl Underpants and MOVE ON.” It was a thoughtful gift from a client. In...
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Implementation of a new strategic direction typically starts strong when the energy unleashed from the fun of strategic thinking is fresh. Later,...
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In the last blog post, I discussed how necessary it is to set strategic context repeatedly during the early stages of implementing a new strategic...
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Strategic planning efforts can produce high levels of anxiety in organizations. Worry is caused when new thinking changes the status quo leaving...
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Strategic planning efforts ideally create a long-term “road map” leading to future success. However, maintaining momentum while moving down that road...
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Creating a winning strategic plan is awesome. You feel great, your team is motivated, and you see renewed passion and commitment to shared success.
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Strategic planning participants often express the desire to be well prepared before the first group meeting. It is understandable that a dedicated...
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