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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, once the transactional aspect of operations takes over everyone’s mindshare, it is harder to keep this...
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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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Strategic thinking capabilities are a huge asset to an organization. Finding good internal strategic thinkers and leveraging them in our planning...
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The relationship between strategy and positioning is both the result of strategic planning in which you first set the context within which you...
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For those with a fiscal calendar starting in January, the autumn months will be dominated by one thing: budgeting. By mid-September, the budget...
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“Gain a fresh perspective.” “Have REAL discussion – get past the platitudes.” “I want candid discussions.”
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