The new year can be a time for reflection and focus on the things we’d like to improve. But often, energy fades as we move back to our existing set of habits. There IS a better way.
As they begin planning for the coming year, business leaders focus on ways to improve and grow. A comprehensive review of the organization’s current state may be the most important part of the planning process.
In a recent strategy session, a leadership team realized that growth would require changes in process, structure, and people.
Business strategy takes many forms but has its roots in one simple idea: Identify and satisfy customer needs in a way that is unique from the competition. And be ready to seize opportunities quickly and efficiently.
While any time is a good time to begin your strategic planning effort, the fourth quarter of the year (don’t look now, but it’s here) is an especially good time to get started. Here’s how.
Few topics engender as much passionate debate as the the value of a customer. While most everyone agrees they’re important, there’s less consensus on what they’re worth.