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The Advisor’s Corner – ‘Strategic Action’ is better than just a Plan

Strategy Driven

Question : My boss wants a strategic plan next month. Just saying the words, “We need a strategic plan,” often elicits a groan and eye rolls. This is the response because most strategic plans come to nothing or almost nothing. That’s why we need to create a smart plan of action. About the Author.

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The Big Picture of Business – Doing Your Best Work on Deadlines: Mobilizing the Energy for Best Business Success

Strategy Driven

In it, Bogey reprised the 1930’s Broadway hit and movie that launched his career. I’m a big advocate of Strategic Planning and Visioning. I know from experience that planning while going through the ‘alligators’ is the most effective way to conduct the process. Books typically valued from $14.95 – $29.95

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Key Strategic Action Questions

Strategy Driven

Through AskRoxi.com , Roxi — “the Dear Abby of Leadership” — imparts invaluable free advice to managers and leaders at all levels, from the bullpen to the boardroom, to help them solve problems, become more effective and realize a higher measure of business and career success. Books typically valued from $14.95 – $29.95

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How to Employ Leadership Fundamentals…or Falter

Strategy Driven

First, to hatch a credible plan that has a daylight of a chance to succeed, gain the support of the people who must execute that plan. Team meetings, user advisory boards and a consensus approach might take a little time, but a plan concocted in a closet and then jammed down everyone's throat didn't work, did it?

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Still making goals and resolutions? Why?

Strategy Driven

Here’s my formula: Situation + Opportunity + Objective + Why + Plan + Intentions + Responsibility = Favorable Outcome. IDENTIFY YOUR BIG PICTURE: What’s going on in your life and your career right now? I think it’s also important to separate family opportunities from business and career opportunities.

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Managing Talent in a Passion Driven Job Market

Strategy Driven

I have not sought out nor come across any empirical data set that proves this, nor do I plan to. James Rosseau is the author of Success on Your Own Terms : 6 Promises to Fire Up Your Passion, Ignite Your Career, and Create an Amazing Life (Career Press, 2014). Books typically valued from $14.95 – $29.95

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The Big Picture of Business – Mentoring Guides Your Success

Strategy Driven

The mentor becomes a role model, offering insights about their own life-career. The mentor stands for mentees throughout their careers and celebrates their successes. ’ Approach your career as a body of work. This requires planning, purpose and commitment. It’s a career, not just a series of jobs.

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