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.…
Category: Strategy/Planning
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…
Long-Term Strategy, Short-Term Action
Strategy involves thinking long-term so you can act short-term…with a purpose. The actions we take today to build our businesses must be aligned with our long-term goals. So, obviously, we…
Involve Customers In Your Product/Service Design
Recently I was talking with some nonprofit executives about developing and launching some new programming. The more we talked the more I became convinced that their brainstorming and planning for…
Getting Your Strategy Process Off the Ground
It’s like a writer facing writer’s block. One of the most difficult parts of developing a strategic plan can simply be getting started. You are staring at a blank page,…