Strategy is an integrated explanation of how an organization is going to guide its performance into the future. In Part III of "What is Strategy?" we consider your current reality. Once you have identified the future to which you are headed (e.g., Vision, Goals) then the obvious question is “How are we going to get there?” But don’t start brainstorming just yet. Before … [Read more...] about What is Strategy? Part III
What is Strategy? Part II
Strategy is an integrated explanation of how an organization is going to guide its performance into the future. In installment #2 of “What is Strategy?” we consider an organization’s future. If Strategy guides performance “into the future, ” then an obvious question is “Where are you going?” To answer that question, I first suggest that an organization identify its Mission … [Read more...] about What is Strategy? Part II
What is Strategy?
Strategy is an integrated explanation of how an organization is going to guide its performance into the future. That’s my basic definition. This is the beginning of a blog series that will elaborate on this definition. Let’s start with the big picture first. I have reviewed hundreds of “strategic planning” documents from organizations. And most of them don’t include much … [Read more...] about What is Strategy?
Pallotta Insights from The Bridge
As reported in my last blog, my friend John Thomas and I facilitated a session on Dan Pallotta’s TED Talk at the recent Bridge Conference. The participants had such great insights that I asked John to join me as co-author of this week’s blog to provide some of the highlights of those comments. Thanks John! Here is our report: *We – nonprofit executives – need to get … [Read more...] about Pallotta Insights from The Bridge
Pallotta & The Overhead Myth
You are probably one of more than 2 million people who have viewed Dan Pallotta’s TED Talk “The Way We Think About Charity is Dead Wrong.” If not, you better get with it! Tons has been written about this talk. Pallotta turns some people off, but one thing is for certain – he has gotten people’s attention! Tomorrow, my friend John Thomas and I are presenting a session on … [Read more...] about Pallotta & The Overhead Myth