thoughtLEADERS, LLC

JUNE 22, 2022

Laying out your organization’s strategic plan can be overwhelming. Follow these steps to keep your strategic planning process simple and effective. . Strategic planning is an inherently simple process. Read the rest of this post at thoughtLEADERS, LLC: Leadership Training for the Real World.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

JULY 13, 2022

Avoid these six pitfalls as you create your organization’s strategic plan. As you look at your organization’s strategy and your current strategic planning process, it’s critical to understand there are some really large pitfalls out there that you can fall into. First, do you lack a clear direction?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2016

If you’re frustrated by your organization’s current strategic planning and execution processes or the outcomes from that work, you’re not alone. Here are 10 changes needed to enable a wholesale paradigm shift in strategic planning and execution methods that will significantly improve your results: 1.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Today, organizations face multifaceted challenges that demand agile and decisive leadership. The increasing demand for interim executives reflects a broader shift toward flexible leadership models. By leveraging their extensive experience, interim executives deliver immediate impact while laying the groundwork for sustained success.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

JUNE 15, 2022

Create better strategic plans by avoiding these five common mistakes. Strategic planning takes a lot of time and energy. Here are some warning signs that you can look for to determine if your strategic planning process is flawed. It is a high-resource type of exercise.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

To get better executive leadership support, ask for what you need. You have lots of great reasons to want better leadership support for your team. An executive visit can really help provide strategic context and reinforce important priorities. How do you ask for the leadership support you need without looking needy?

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

JUNE 8, 2022

Learn about the three principles of strategic planning and how they can focus your efforts. What is a strategic plan, and why is it important? A strategic plan defines what your organization stands for. Read the rest of this post at thoughtLEADERS, LLC: Leadership Training for the Real World.

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CIO

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The urgent call for green IT leadership SustainableIT.org’s IT standards for ESG sustainability report shows that IT’s share of carbon has grown 2.5x We must apply responsible AI and ESG principles to guide business units and leadership in the ethical use and deployment of AI. Is your IT sustainable? since 2007.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This underscores executive leaders’ need to integrate data analytics into their strategic planning to achieve superior business outcomes. Incorporating data-driven decisions into strategic plans requires converting raw data into actionable insights.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Balancing leadership strategy and tactics is critical for leaders at every level of an organization. When you embrace effective leadership strategy and tactics, they’ll work together to help you, your teams, and organization thrive. But they are both vital to your success and don’t have to be complicated.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

JULY 14, 2022

Our reader poll today asks: How frequently does your organization reassess and renew its strategic plan? More than once a year 15.45% Once per year 40.16% Once every 2-3 years 17.37% Once every 4+ years 13.51% What’s a strategic plan? 13.51% What’s the right frequency? This is only the beginning of the thought.

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CIO

APRIL 16, 2025

Trusted advisor: While enterprise architects can often be seen as the catalysts for technology they must provide credible guidance to business leadership, offering insights into technology trends, risks and opportunities and avoid repeating mistakes of the past.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

Navigating the complexities of leadership and management styles requires more than conventional wisdom; it requires a deep understanding of how different management styles impact an organization. Ichak Adizes provides a valuable framework that categorizes leadership into four distinct styles, each with unique strengths.

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CIO

APRIL 7, 2025

Meanwhile, 89% believe AI can develop a better strategic plan than a member of their executive leadership team. Others say the technology has made huge leaps in recent months, leading to the ability to create detailed business plans by using internal and external data. AI doesnt know your exact business problem.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Compared to the steady growth into other C-suite positions like the CFO, tech leadership is relatively new, which raises questions of longevity and the need to prove one’s worth over time. The key is to have a shared vision and ensure technology is integrated into every aspect of strategic planning.”

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CIO

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Myrddin has also freed up teams to focus on risk management and strategic planning instead of getting slowed down by repetitive manual compliance checks.”

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CIO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In our strategic plan, instead of referring to it as shadow IT, we added something called client technologist enablement,” he says. Since USF made it an area of focus to enable the teams working on technology outside of IT, Fernandes included a set of metrics in the strategic plan to track how much IT helps client technologists.

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CIO

MAY 7, 2025

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping whole industries, economies and leadership paradigms. Great IT leadership today requires a combination of technical expertise, strategic vision and emotional intelligence to navigate disruption and drive digital transformation.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Our reader poll today asks: How frequently do you update your strategic plan? We refresh more than once per year—13% We update it annually—43% We update every couple of years—19% We rarely refresh it—12% What’s a strategic plan?—13% —13% Regular strategy review.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 16, 2019

Twelve years after launching culture change consulting services, I am finally sitting down to write about six defining values of a leadership culture. No surprise that all six values rise and fall on leadership. Here are six leadership values that impact culture: Leadership Cares. Leadership Alignment.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Importance of CIO Leadership in the Modern Business Landscape In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, digital leadership has emerged as a critical factor for success. To start, it is essential to clearly define the specific traits and skills required for effective digital leadership within your organization.

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The Accidental Successful CIO

MAY 6, 2015

CIOs need to know how to go about creating a strategic plan for their company Image Credit: Kyle Van Horn. If you ask any CIO to participate in creating a strategic plan for his or her company, you’ll probably see their eyes light up. The problem is that most CIOs don’t know how to create a strategic plan.

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CIO

JANUARY 23, 2023

Hill’s cross-over experience in both technical and nontechnical roles, coupled with CIO stints in apparel and insurance companies , gave him a breadth of leadership prowess in supply chain and strategic planning. CIO, IT Leadership It will become the norm.”

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Effective leadership is vital in finance and is crucial in guiding organizations toward success in a rapidly changing business landscape. Navigating complex financial markets, making informed decisions, and driving profitability requires strong leadership that inspires and motivates teams to achieve their goals.

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General Leadership

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

It’s an excellent metaphor for leadership because leadership, especially at senior levels, is all about maintaining perspective. The post Leaders Supply the Perspective appeared first on General Leadership. Guest Posts Leadership leadership analysis maunawili falls perspective strategic plan success Team Vision'

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The Importance of Healthcare Leadership in Executive Search Processes Effective leadership is imperative in the healthcare industry, where the well-being of individuals rests in capable hands. Through comprehensive assessments and interviews, these firms evaluate candidates’ qualifications, leadership styles, and cultural fit.

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Terry Starbucker

SEPTEMBER 21, 2014

There is a passage within that speech that has never failed to rally me forward when I was facing my leadership fears, or big decisions: “It is not the critic who counts, nor the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. Either case is a failure of leadership.” – Colin Powell.

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CIO

MARCH 10, 2025

The pairs collaborative work straddles joint strategic planning, integrated roadmaps, coordinated messaging, and regular touchpoints.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

JANUARY 11, 2024

Our reader poll today asks: How long does your organization’s strategic planning process take to complete? While 60% of you reported your strategic planning process takes less than six months, an alarming 40% report that it takes longer with 30% stating it’s more than nine months.

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Luis Goncalves

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Setting milestones were very relevant in Intel that time because theirs was a large company and has a need to translate strategic planning into actionable goals and milestones. The post OKR History for the Leadership and Management Nerds appeared first on Luís Gonçalves.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 15, 2024

In every forward-thinking organization, the need for thoughtful planning around key leadership roles is undeniable. Succession planning isn’t just about filling future vacancies—it’s about proactively shaping the future of the company with a plan.

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General Leadership

JULY 24, 2015

GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America's Most Trusted Leaders to You! The post A Legacy that Matters appeared first on General Leadership. Read more at [link]. – John Maxwell. Achieving this type of impact does not happen without focus.…

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CIO

APRIL 15, 2025

Your tech leadership team must prioritize tasks effectively and track postponed work to ensure it ultimately gets addressed. How to explain technical debt in the C-suite Unfortunately, it can be difficult to convince CEOs and organizational leadership to invest the resources and personnel necessary to deal properly with technical debt.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 31, 2013

Related Stories May 2013 Leadership Development Carnival Collaborative Competition: The Extraordinary Power of Trash Talk Why Smart People Do Stupid Work. Business Acumen Change Culture Empowerment Execution Vision collaboration shareholder value strategic planning teamwork Therese Kinal unleashing unleashing the future of work'

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CIO

JULY 25, 2024

Exam fee: $575 for ISACA members and $760 for non-members Expiration: Three years Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Security is a main concern for the enterprise and once you start heading into management and leadership positions, it’ll become one of your top priorities.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 5, 2025

This is one of the most frequently asked questions we hear from participants in our leadership development programs. For example: “As I think about how I can contribute more strategically, Id love to better understand how our teams work connects to our senior leaderships priorities. How do I change my boss?

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CO2 Business Leadership

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The Unseen Backbone of Business Leadership In the dynamic world of business, the role of an Executive Assistant is often the unsung hero in the narrative of leadership success. Executive assistants must possess a blend of tactical expertise and strategic thinking.

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