We often talk about leaders needing to be passionate about their businesses. And I agree with that wholeheartedly. But we know that crises will arise at some point or another…
Category: Strategy/Planning
Your Strategic Plan's Concrete Impact on Your Business
What causes hesitation about developing a strategic plan? Sometimes it’s an organization just not being prepared to invest the resources. Sometimes it’s because they don’t feel they have a coherent…
The Success of Your Strategy May Lie in What You DON'T Do
I know a nonprofit that holds an annual fundraising event. For years attendance has declined and financial results have disappointed (and numerous attempts to reverse the trend were not having…
What's Your 365?
Lately I’ve been re-watching one of my all-time favorite TV series – The West Wing. At the end of episode called “365 Days” at the end of season six. The…
A Business Plan or a Strategic Plan?
When people think about planning for their organization, they most often think “Business Plan -> Startup”, “Strategic Plan -> Established Company”. And in many ways that is true; but not…
Market Intelligence MUST Be a Fundamental Part of Your Strategic Plan
Not too long ago I was helping a client with their strategic plan. They told me they had a really good handle on customer/market knowledge. And I made the mistake…