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Why do so many executives hate budgeting?
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“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...
Strategic Planning (2)
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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.”
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Maintaining the Status Quo – NOT (usually) the Best Strategy.
As a strategist, I am continually evaluating the options and alternatives to plot the best course ahead. The “do nothing” alternative is always a...
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My 80/20 Rule for strategic goals won't overload your capacity
You are most likely familiar with the Pareto Principle, which states that 80 percent of the effects come from 20 percent of the causes; this is the...
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Has Your Strategic Plan put the Big Rocks in First?
Last week I wrote a post on creating a strategic thinking discipline to accommodate the ever-changing environments we all live and work in today: Is...
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Is NOW the Right Time for Strategic Planning?
There is no specific hard and fast rule about exactly how often you should conduct strategic planning. However, with ever-shortening life-cycles, and...