In our study of highly effective CEO’s, yet another common thread emerged. They place a high premium on creative, critical thinking. This may seem basic, but consider this: when do we set aside time to think? In our chronically distracted world,...
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...
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...
Facilitating countless strategic planning meetings for businesses large and small has taught me many positive lessons. Among them is the power of starting out with an agreed upon set of meeting ground rules. Getting agreement on how the meeting will be...
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...
