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The Ten Myths of Strategic Planning

Six Disciplines

CEOs of small businesses often appear to believe in myths surrounding the subject of strategic planning and execution - myths that can prove dangerous to the health of their organization. Myth #1: “We don’t need a strategic plan!” Myth #2: Strategic planning can only be done at a resort.

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The Big Picture of Business- Professional Education Necessary for Company Success

Strategy Driven

Training is unfairly blamed and scapegoated for pieces of the organizational mosaic that Strategic Planning and cohesive corporate Vision should have addressed early-on. Training is rarely allowed to be extensive. It is usually technical or sales/marketing in nature. I conduct Executive Think Tanks for corporate management. Knowledge.