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Is Your Strategy Being Hijacked?
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In their Harvard Business Review article, Don’t Let Metrics Undermine Your Business, authors Michael Harris and Bill Tayler explore this question by...
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Want to engage future leaders? Take a seat.
Raise your hand if you were alive on November 22, 1963. I recently posed this question to 30 senior executives and board members as we opened a...
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Strategy vs Plan - What's the difference and which do you need?
In the world of business and project management, two terms frequently come up: strategy and plan. While often used interchangeably, understanding the...
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Design Thinking, Systems Thinking, Strategic Thinking: All the same?
Interest in thinking is trending. I have read multiple articles promoting design thinking and the value of systems thinking. We are also seeing...
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Why do so many executives hate budgeting?
“It just sucks. Every year we try to make improvements, and it gets better, but it still sucks.” This is a sentiment expressed by the CEO of a...
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How to hire your next strategic planner?
Bringing an outside expert in to assist a strategic planning effort is typically a significant consulting investment for an organization. Considering...
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Does your strategic planning have a missing piece?
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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How to Prepare for Strategy Discussions?
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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Maintain Strategic Focus through Annual Planning
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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Are You Going to Meet Expectations?
“Gain a fresh perspective.” “Have REAL discussion – get past the platitudes.” “I want candid discussions.”