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…
Category: Strategy/Planning
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…
The Commitment Needed For A Strategic Plan
und. Yes, of course we need guide for our future. The clarity that will come from developing and implementing a strategic plan will be invaluable to our team. And then….nothing.…
Preparing Your Organization for Tough Times
A struggling economy. Troubles in your industry. Challenging times in your target market. At some point or another our organizations will probably face difficult times. (I would argue that for…
The Number ONE Thing You Can Do This Year to Energize Your Team
After working with and observing numerous corporate and nonprofit organizations over the years I have come to believe that one of the most impactful things we can do as leaders…