Our Latest Strategic Thinking

Join our mailing list

Strategic Planning (4)

050417 Epic Strategy2.png

2 min read

3 essential elements of epic strategy

A great strategy is a great story. And, like all great stories, there are classic elements which, when expertly crafted, evolve a good plan into a...

Read Article

2 min read

Is Strategic Planning Irrelevant Today?

Once upon a time companies were built based on a long-term vision. Constructing a strategic plan to achieve a 15, 20 or even 30-year vision was as...

Read Article
Visions Fail

2 min read

Has your vision come up lame?

A VISION should set your course and define what you want to see when you arrive at your future destination. It should be deeply inspiring, compelling...

Read Article

2 min read

The Big Squeeze - Competitive Market Pressures from all sides

The Strategic Dilemma: An industry leader contacted us to bring a fresh approach to their strategy planning process. In recent years, their long run...

Read Article
Strategy Boost Lift-Off

2 min read

Strategy Boost™ has Lift-Off!

We just created an exciting ‘lift-off’ for one of our clients with our new program Strategy Boost™ and I’m so excited to share what I witnessed. By...

Read Article
Bad DIY

3 min read

3 Pitfalls of the DIY Approach to Strategy Development

Making a decision to engage a professional to help develop your strategy may seem like a lavish investment, yet here are common pitfalls to avoid...

Read Article
031716 Unwind Good Work_2.png

4 min read

Don’t Unwind Your Good Work

How do you ensure that your great plan doesn’t unwind during implementation?

Read Article
Is Your Organization a Strategy Killer

2 min read

Is Your Organization A Strategy Killer?

As a strategist I am extremely fortunate to spend the majority of my time working with clients to shape their ideas into new strategies to achieve...

Read Article

2 min read

Do You Have The Grit To Lead Into The Future?

3 Indications that you don’t have the grit to lead your company to a new level of performance. Developing a new idea or a new direction for your...

Read Article
Do You Have an Air Sandwich

2 min read

Is Your Strategy Really An Air Sandwich?

An air sandwich strategy? Yep, you know, a solid foundation (your current business model and performance) and an enticing topper (your long-range...

Read Article