Strategy Driven

JULY 11, 2014

I’m a big advocate of Strategic Planning and Visioning. I know from experience that planning while going through the ‘alligators’ is the most effective way to conduct the process. By seeing the daily changes resulting from the planning, companies are poised to rise above the current daily crises.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Budget it each year. Copyright 2007-2014 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. How much time away from business can you take? How does it compare with the business you can or will generate? Cut the weeds by seeing your time for networking and volunteering as a commodity. Examine and benchmark the reasons and results. All rights reserved.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Never stop planning for the next phase. From careful study (not whims or gut instincts) stem true strategic planning. Copyright 2007-2014 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. The review and benchmarking phases of one process constitute the pre-work and research for the next. Change is inevitable and 90 percent positive.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 2, 2015

These clichés do not belong in business dialog, in strategic planning and in corporate strategy. Copyright 2007-2015 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Many people used to do the same thing with the word ‘technology,’ using it far from its reasonable definitions. Consider leaving a comment! All rights reserved.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

He guides companies through growth strategies, visioning, strategic planning, executive leadership development, Futurism and Big Picture issues which profoundly affect the business climate. Copyright 2007-2013 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. He has advised two U.S. Presidents and spoke at five Economic Summits.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

Copyright 2007-2014 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Consider leaving a comment! If you enjoyed this article, let us keep you up-to-date on other newly published insights by signing up for our complimentary StrategyDriven Newsletter. This content is intended for personal and non-commercial use only. All rights reserved.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

He guides companies through growth strategies, visioning, strategic planning, executive leadership development, Futurism and Big Picture issues which profoundly affect the business climate. Copyright 2007-2013 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. He has advised two U.S. Presidents and spoke at five Economic Summits.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Copyright 2007-2014 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Consider leaving a comment! If you enjoyed this article, let us keep you up-to-date on other newly published insights by signing up for our complimentary StrategyDriven Newsletter. This content is intended for personal and non-commercial use only. All rights reserved.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 3, 2014

I’m a big advocate of Strategic Planning and Visioning. I know from experience that planning while going through the “alligators” is the most effective way to conduct the process. By seeing the daily changes resulting from the planning, companies are poised to rise above the current daily crises. All rights reserved.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Are the long-range strategic planning and budgeting processes integrated? Are planning activities consolidated into a written organizational plan? Copyright 2007-2018 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Questions to ask entrepreneurs: Do you have goals for the next year in writing? All rights reserved.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

The 1970′s brought the first wave of strategic planning. The quality audit by objective outside communications counsel can also examine the production, marketing and strategic planning functions. They will conduct communications audits and strategic planning. Consider leaving a comment!

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 22, 2014

We asked Roxi Hewertson about the 8 overarching leadership insights that kick off her new book Lead Like it Matters…Because it Does hitting the stores in just a few weeks. ’ This is where your leadership ripples are most strongly felt, no matter how big or small your ‘pond’ may be. This is Part 3 of 4.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Many a Strategic Plan was written by piecing together song fragments, nostalgic remembrances and movie scenarios, then were aptly converted into contemporary corporate nomenclature. I have spoken at conferences, strategic planning retreats, symposia, workshops and board meetings for hundreds. Consider leaving a comment!

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 7, 2011

Businesses should review their Strategic Plan annually. Adopt a policy of strategic planning. Strategic goals and objectives must filter downward throughout all the organization. Rules for Budgeting-Planning: Use indicators and indices wherever they can be used. Portfolio analysis. Cost containment.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 18, 2014

Offices need to be rennovated when people leave, thus impacting the budget (lots of things impact the budget – it’s off topic or very low priority). We look forward to answering your strategic planning and tactical business execution questions. Copyright 2007-2014 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 3, 2011

Mentorship and leadership development. The Strategic Plan comes off the shelf and alive into action by being relative to all levels of the organization: Resource. Questions to ask the organization… basis for budgeting. Guidelines for conducting Strategic Planning. Benefits of Strategic Planning.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 6, 2014

Plan how to best reach each public… which avenues will be the most expedient. Professional strategic planning counsel performs an independent audit and guides the company through the process. Copyright 2007-2014 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Conduct focus groups. Maintain community files. All rights reserved.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Inflate budgets. Copyright 2007-2013 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Strategic Planning execution innovation leadership strategy' Compromise over the important company issues, but dig in and fight forever over smaller topics that are important for you and your career. Fervishly promote work-life balance.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 3, 2016

The Weakest Link: Call an executive meeting to discuss the budget. The Presentation: Give each executive a month to prepare a strategic plan on how to double the size of your business in five years. Copyright 2007-2016 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Consider leaving a comment! All rights reserved.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 18, 2013

Most often (85% of the time), they can be heeded, planned for averted. It must be included as part of a formal Strategic Planning and Visioning process. No single facet of planning should be done out of sync with the others. Copyright 2007-2013 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Consider leaving a comment!

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 25, 2011

There is no financial statement line item, no general ledger entry, and no budget explicitly set aside for this expense that can cost an evenly modestly sized company hundreds of thousands of dollars each year.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 1, 2014

Copyright 2007-2014 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Consider leaving a comment! If you enjoyed this article, let us keep you up-to-date on other newly published insights by signing up for our complimentary StrategyDriven Newsletter. This content is intended for personal and non-commercial use only. All rights reserved.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

He guides companies through growth strategies, visioning, strategic planning, executive leadership development, Futurism and Big Picture issues which profoundly affect the business climate. Copyright 2007-2012 by StrategyDriven, Inc. He has advised two U.S. Presidents and spoke at five Economic Summits.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 5, 2013

Copyright 2007-2013 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Relate Articles: The Big Picture of Business: Putting Budgeting Into Perspective, The Bigger Picture of Strategic Planning. The Big Picture of Business: Goal Setting… An Important Part of Strategic Planning. Consider leaving a comment!

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 11, 2013

Among the lessons which we learned from the Y2K Bug exercise were: When they want to do so, company leadership will provide sufficient resources to plan for the future, including crisis management and preparedness (of which computer glitches are one set of “what ifs.”). Consider leaving a comment! All rights reserved.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 5, 2012

He guides companies through growth strategies, visioning, strategic planning, executive leadership development, Futurism and Big Picture issues which profoundly affect the business climate. Copyright 2007-2012 by StrategyDriven, Inc. He has advised two U.S. Presidents and spoke at five Economic Summits.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 3, 2011

Jason Westland introduces us to a Method123 Project Management Methodology (MPMM TM ), which defines the best practice phases, activities and tasks required to complete a project on time and within budget. Always keep your plan up to date, recording actual vs. planned progress.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

Copyright 2007-2014 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Consider leaving a comment! If you enjoyed this article, let us keep you up-to-date on other newly published insights by signing up for our complimentary StrategyDriven Newsletter. This content is intended for personal and non-commercial use only. All rights reserved.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Strategic Plan. He guides companies through growth strategies, visioning, strategic planning, executive leadership development, Futurism and Big Picture issues which profoundly affect the business climate. Copyright 2007-2011 by StrategyDriven, Inc. Recognize the role of professional communicators.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 7, 2013

Copyright 2007-2013 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. The Big Picture of Business: Putting Budgeting Into Perspective, The Bigger Picture of Strategic Planning. The Big Picture of Business: Goal Setting… An Important Part of Strategic Planning. Consider leaving a comment! All rights reserved.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 3, 2012

This review is the basis for most elements that will appear in a strategic plan, including the organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, actions, challenges, teamwork, change management, commitment, future trends and external forces. You provide leadership for progress, rather than following along.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 2, 2013

A colleague recently complained about her corporation: “Things are much the same at this company, and I don’t see much changing unless leadership does.” Copyright 2007-2013 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. The Big Picture of Business: Goal Setting… An Important Part of Strategic Planning.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 25, 2013

What-if scenario planning is similar to the processes utilized in overall company strategic planning and visioning. The crisis plan must be part of the bigger process, not an adjunct or afterthought. Test crisis plans during simulated drills, using qualified outside strategic planning consultants to evaluate results.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 7, 2016

As a reaction to industrial reforms and the strength of unions, a Hard Nosed style of leadership was prominent from 1910-1939, management’s attempt to take stronger hands, recapture some of the Captain of Industry style and build solidity into an economy plagued by the Depression. In this era, business started embracing formal planning.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 2, 2016

These are my concluding pieces of leadership advice. Leadership and executive development skills are steadily learned and continually sharpened. Copyright 2007-2016 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. The achiever thus becomes a lifelong mentor to others. Know where you are going. Find common meeting grounds with colleagues.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

They steered many people into lives committed to community stewardship and leadership. Copyright 2007-2016 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. It coordinated campaigns with the federal government in its efforts to stem the spread of illegal drugs. PSAs have had a massive impact on our culture. Consider leaving a comment!

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

Management remains isolated or unrealistic, possessing limited leadership development and people skills. Copyright 2007-2013 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Relate Articles: The Big Picture of Business: Putting Budgeting Into Perspective, The Bigger Picture of Strategic Planning. Business Development.

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