The beginning of the year is a good time to look over your Strategy and give it a little refresh. The pace of change in our world seems to increase exponentially on a regular basis. This can frustrate a lot of people when they begin a Strategy effort. “What’s the point,” they may say, “the future is so unpredictable!” While this can be true, a solid Strategy will: … [Read more...] about Your Strategy Refresh
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Navigating Backlash to Your Change Effort
Resistance to change is inevitable, and not always bad. When many leaders face backlash to change, their instinct is to push right back. A more successful initial response will be to react with appreciation and interest: “Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts and feelings. It is great to see that you care so much about the organization. Help me fully … [Read more...] about Navigating Backlash to Your Change Effort
Align Your Strategy and Budget
What do you expect from your new strategy? Did you go through all of that strategic planning effort to decide to keep doing the same things? Are you just going to change the dates on the cover page and continue with the “same ‘ol, same ‘ol?” Never have I worked with an organization on their strategy who wants more of the same. They always want to be better. If you … [Read more...] about Align Your Strategy and Budget
Strategy, SWOTs, & To Do Lists
Your organization probably does not have a Strategy. Based on my consulting experience and research, I have found that what many organizations call their “strategy” is a glorified To Do List. Here is how you can turn your To Do List into a Strategy. Hopefully you have a Vision for your organization – an idea of what you want it to look like, ideally, in the future. If … [Read more...] about Strategy, SWOTs, & To Do Lists
Benchmark for Innovation
Landscape Analysis, Competitor Analysis, Benchmarking. Organizations of all types carry out these activities from time to time. Landscape Analysis is the broadest of these activities and can include both Competitor Analysis and Benchmarking. It may also include a Needs Assessment, Stakeholder Input, and Environmental Data Collection – often looking at PESTLE aspects of the … [Read more...] about Benchmark for Innovation