thoughtLEADERS, LLC

JUNE 15, 2022

Create better strategic plans by avoiding these five common mistakes. Strategic planning takes a lot of time and energy. Here are some warning signs that you can look for to determine if your strategic planning process is flawed. It is a high-resource type of exercise.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 13, 2016

As a strategy consultant, I have had the opportunity to review a lot of strategic plans over the years. It’s been truly amazing to discover just how many major organizations develop strategic plans that contain little more than a whole lot of budget estimates and revenue projections. Strategic Planning 2.0

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2016

If you’re frustrated by your organization’s current strategic planning and execution processes or the outcomes from that work, you’re not alone. Here are 10 changes needed to enable a wholesale paradigm shift in strategic planning and execution methods that will significantly improve your results: 1.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 25, 2018

Here's one more gem from the book -- the authors' recommendations for a six-step strategic planning process : Set an aspirational destination (derived from the mission and vision). Awhile back, I shared highlights from the useful book, First-Time Leader , by George Bradt and Gillian Davis.

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David A Fields

OCTOBER 1, 2019

If you develop an annual plan for your consulting firm, there’s a decent chance you sit down with your senior team and/or advisors for a day or two to hammer out your objectives, strategies and tactics. (If If you don’t engage in any strategic planning for your consulting firm then, as the old saying goes, “When … Continued.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 1, 2018

Here's one more gem from the book -- the authors' recommendations for a six-step strategic planning process : Set an aspirational destination (derived from the mission and vision). Awhile back, I shared highlights from the useful book, First-Time Leader , by George Bradt and Gillian Davis.

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Here's one more gem from the book -- the authors' recommendations for a six-step strategic planning process : Set an aspirational destination (derived from the mission and vision). Awhile back, I shared highlights from the useful book, First-Time Leader , by George Bradt and Gillian Davis.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

: SWOT Analysis: A strategic planning tool that helps executives assess an organization's Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats to make informed decisions. resource) Business Process Reengineering (BPR): A methodology that redesigns and optimizes business processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

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Engaging Leader

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

The kryptonite that threatens to kill the dreams of every entrepreneur is strategic planning. Many people have no plan and try shooting from the hip, so effort and resources are wasted or unfocused. Others get bogged down in an overly-detailed planning […]. Conquer your kryptonite and be a superhero!

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Mike Cardus

AUGUST 4, 2019

Strategic Planning and Team Building with Student Government. Strategic Planning & Team Building with Student Government. Mike spent the day in Buffalo NY, leading strategic planning and team-building with SUNY Erie Community College Student Government.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Digital technology has become a guiding light in these uncertain times, taking on a more prominent role in companies’ strategic plans. In addition, the ability to streamline and automate many business processes reduces waste and increases adaptability. These factors are redefining the shape of the global economic terrain.

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Six Disciplines

JANUARY 17, 2014

Are strategic thinking and strategic planning - the same thing ? While they certainly related and complementary, thinking strategically and planning strategically are two different concepts. Let''s first consider strategic thinking , which involves viewing your organization from a holistic perspective. .

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Mike Cardus

DECEMBER 17, 2013

For the 3rd year in a row I had the pleasure of facilitating Biel’s Document Management Strategic Plan. We provide software that streamlines business processes, hardware for in-house document scanning, and any solution in between. Strategic Planning Objectives: Develop strategic plan for 2014+.

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CO2

MAY 24, 2013

A dear friend of mine came over a few months ago for a glass of wine and asked me, “What’s the half-life of a strategic plan ?” ” Why is it that strategic plans start to lose their value so quickly? How can leaders boost the half-life of their strategic plans? by Gary Cohen.

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The Empowered Buisness

JUNE 16, 2015

The following article — Time is Money: The 3 Different Approaches to Strategic Planning — was written by Gabriel Najera — Founder, Najera Consulting Group. Time is Money: The 3 Different Approaches to Strategic Planning. Who has the time do a strategic plan with so much work to do?”

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

As an expert in executive coaching, I guide these entrepreneurs in this essential process. This process involves exploring their personal and professional ambitions and aligning them with their broader purpose. Entrepreneurs are faced with a myriad of decisions daily, ranging from strategic direction to operational tactics.

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Mike Cardus

DECEMBER 14, 2012

Taking some time to frame the planning is a way that asks people to think in real work, while allowing them to reach for ‘miracle solutions’ is something I have found effective. The questions below I use in the Distinctive : Working Well : 100 Days Better process. You must have a format and a process that is effective.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Through this process, a firm like N2Growth contributes to developing and cultivating strong leadership in finance, ultimately fostering the growth and success of organizations from numerous industries. This saves valuable time for the internal team and ensures that the process is conducted efficiently and effectively.

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Mike Cardus

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

– Because of inadequate planning, panic from being over budget, and the need to hurry up because the completion date has been extended too many times – the results are poor…Because NO-ONE Planned! Strategic planning is necessary part of every Managers life. THIS WILL FIX THAT. Contact Mike today phone 1-716-629-3678.

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Six Disciplines

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Are strategic thinking and strategic planning - the same thing? While they certainly related and complementary, thinking strategically and planning strategically are two different concepts. Let's first consider strategic thinking , which involves viewing your organization from a holistic perspective.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2013

Author information Deborah Mills-Scofield Deb Mills-Scofield has her own consultancy helping organizations create and implement highly actionable, adaptable, measurable, and profitable innovation-based strategic plans. Deb also is a Partner at Glengary LLC, an early-stage Venture Capital firm in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 17, 2024

In Human Resources, strategic investments in employee onboarding have emerged as a vital component for enhancing organizational performance and employee satisfaction. The meticulous process of integrating new hires into an organization is a significant investment.

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Six Disciplines

MARCH 27, 2015

CEOs of small businesses often appear to believe in myths surrounding the subject of strategic planning and execution - myths that can prove dangerous to the health of their organization. Myth #1: “We don’t need a strategic plan!” Myth #2: Strategic planning can only be done at a resort. See Myth #9.

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Mike Cardus

DECEMBER 12, 2012

Having a solid strategic plan will allow your company and team to flourish and accomplish needed results. You must have a format and a process that is effective. Contact Mike to schedule a strategic planning meeting that will deliver results and engaged staff that are part-of the plan. NOISE Analysis.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Automation processes can drastically increase the productivity of your workforce. Take the time to identify which processes need to be automated before launching into a new automation strategy—research how your competitors use automation to improve workflow and develop a strategic approach.

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CO2

AUGUST 15, 2013

by Gary Cohen When doing a strategic plan, you may be faced with mountains of data. How you use the data from many different surveys is critical to the outcome of your strategic plan. Strategic Planning. Process Management. Executive Coaching Judge Style Leading Organizations Planning'

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 21, 2016

Making strategy a process rather than a statement is a key to success. Focus on the process, not the plan. Business leaders trying to plot the future of their companies without a plan often find their business not going exactly where they intended. A few years ago, I made a business plan.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Leaders have the responsibility and power to shape the course and outcome of their companies by influencing the organizational structure, culture, decision-making process, and employee performance. In the framework of N2Growth, Executive Development refers to this critical process of fostering leadership skills.

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Management Excellence

JULY 2, 2012

If you are tapped to participate in your firm’s strategic planning process, it’s important to approach this work as a career building opportunity, and not simply “more work” piled on top of your already overloaded schedule. Here are 7 Ideas to help you leverage this great opportunity:

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Six Disciplines

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Strategic Planning: THIS Time, Do It Differently - Do It Right ! In business, it means closing out Q3, leading to the final quarter of the year, and the annual strategic planning season. How will you approach your strategic planning session this year? Tis The Season for Strategic Planning.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Repeatable processes and procedures add great value in stable and predictable times. Principles, not process and procedures, provide the overarching guidance in any situation for making the right decisions and taking the best action. Five Paradigm-Shifting Principles. Those are not the times we live in today or likely in the future.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Navigating the Complexities of the Search Process for CIOs and Digital Executives Navigating the complexities of the executive search process for Chief Information Officers (CIOs) or other digital executives requires a strategic and meticulous approach.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 12, 2020

Business Process Design is one of the most critical steps of BPM that needs to be designed after the proper analysis and detection. The core purpose is the identification and implementation of the optimized process that ideally meets the expected requirements as per the strategic business needs.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Their adept conceptualization and execution of strategic plans are crucial to ensuring a company’s longevity and success. A strong operational understanding forms the basis of a CCO’s role, facilitating a balance between strategic planning and effective execution.

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LDRLB

JUNE 14, 2011

A few weeks back, Tim Vanderpyl wrote a post about strategic planning. It generated some great debate on LeaderLab and Twitter about the usefulness of strategic planning and we invited Ryan Olsen to write a response to Tim. That response is below. SP is not easy and has challenges, but the hurdles are worth overcoming.

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CO2

DECEMBER 23, 2010

Recently, when working with clients to bring the strategic planning process out of the board room and into mail room, we brought to life Motivation 2.0. Every company can implement strategic planning by involving all or many employees at every level. You will find it is not all good news for the planning process.

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Six Disciplines

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Strategic Planning: THIS Time, Do It Differently - Do It Right ! In business, it means closing out Q3, leading to the final quarter of the year, and the annual strategic planning season. How will you approach your strategic planning session this year? Tis The Season for Strategic Planning.

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