One of the major obstacles to organizational planning is the idea that it is complex, complicated and confusing. It doesn’t need to be any of those things. In fact, as with most endeavors, the simpler the process is, the easier it is to...
In working with clients on their strategic plans, I am often told that they had been thinking about planning for some time but were putting it off for any number of reasons. The most common seems to be the feeling that the planning process can be overwhelming and...
For most businesses, the planning process depends on the quality and accuracy of underlying assumptions upon which the plan is built. While most plans call for improvement, the external operating environment continues to place challenges in front of every...
With the start of a new year, business leaders begin to think in earnest about their prospects for organizational growth. What can entrepreneurial leaders do now to ensure their organization is best positioned for success no matter what lies ahead? While no one can...
The current operating environment is seeing the rate and pace of change accelerate. Customer choices, fueled by emerging technology is forcing businesses to create new ways of connecting with customers, engaging and retaining employees and sourcing...
On a routine basis, I meet with clients during annual budget time. You know what that means. Operating managers dust off last year’s numbers, increase their revenue targets slightly and do the same for operating expenses. They’ll set a goal...
