Whether businesses are active in strategic planning or considering formal planning for the first time, these Five Key Questions can help frame organizational readiness while bringing needed focus for the planning team.
Essential elements of an effective workout regimen can also be used to build and sustain competitive advantage in business. Here’s an example.
Enduring success takes more than well-developed business acumen. A study of high-performing organizations and their leadership teams reported that the most essential skills are sometimes referred to as “soft”. They are anything but!
The process of “Top Grading” any organization begins at the top, with the senior leadership team. Until and unless the organization is populated with “A” players on the senior team, the process will likely be met with frustration and failure.
Assessments can establish understanding and awareness among leadership/planning team members. Available tools each offer unique strengths and utility.
We often overlook ideas for improvement and our own adherence to outmoded ways of doing things. An outsider’s perspective can provide an actionable path forward.