Many companies make a bad decision even before their first strategic session – they choose to facilitate it themselves. Internal facilitation can cause the participants to not fully disclose their thoughts, keep to themselves more and don’t fully become...
So, you have decided to commit to strategic planning! Yeah, but you are unsure where to start. With a little guidance, and understanding of our basic five tips, you’ll be able to get moving right away. Here are the five tips for your company to consider now!...
SIDEBAR: What is strategy? Competitive strategy is about being different. It means to deliberately choose a different set of activities to deliver a unique mix of value.After more than 10 years of working with companies on their strategic planning initiatives, we have...
I am sure many of you have updated their strategic plan for this year or are in the process… right?? Remember, good plans need to be assessed and updated as internal and external factors change. As you think about your strategic planning “process” this year, I...
Congratulations to our strategic planning client, Sur-Seal, who stepped out of the box and earned a profile in a New York Times article, titled “Don’t Just Talk About Change, Show It” showcasing their newly created visual workplace. Here’s a...
Strategy in Motion (SIM) relates to our belief that strategy is not a one time project, it’s an ongoing process that is in need of monitoring. Whether you are engaged with a strategic planning consultant or you are running your strategy with internal resources,...