In the CEO Afterlife

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

In terms of rectification, you have to look at the issue in the context of whether the problem is a short-term blip or the beginning of a long-term shift to your business or industry. Do you have the right people in place to minimize its impact or to lead you out of the short-term crisis?

Short-term 232

Short-term Long-term Advertising Hammer 232

In the CEO Afterlife

JANUARY 20, 2016

Great strategies create long-term stability. When strategic intent is clear and concise, it provides the impetus for uncovering long-term opportunities. Great strategies guide short-term execution. Promotions that drive short-term sales ought to be connected to the brand’s positioning.

Strategy 165

Strategy Core Competence Constraint Short-term 165

In the CEO Afterlife

JANUARY 22, 2012

Suffice to say, most of the issues were short-term and operational rather than strategic. They want to leave their options open, unknowingly falling into a spiral of inconsistent decision-making and endless debate over solutions to short-term problems. Squeaky wheels get the grease.

Strategy 196

Strategy Short-term Constraint Strategic Planning 196

In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 27, 2014

Let’s look at this issue from a strategic perspective via a short check list: Define your goals. High-achieving business types usually think in quantifiable terms, such as accelerating project due dates, reducing customer complaints, identifying cost reduction opportunities, driving sales, increasing profit. you get my drift.

Constraint 200

Constraint Human Resources Marketing Strategy Short-term 200

In the CEO Afterlife

JANUARY 20, 2014

Let’s look at this issue from a strategic perspective via a short check list: Define your goals. High-achieving business types usually think in quantifiable terms, such as accelerating project due dates, reducing customer complaints, identifying cost reduction opportunities, driving sales, increasing profit. you get my drift.

Constraint 185

Constraint Human Resources Crisis Management Short-term 185

In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 2, 2012

The tactic that works best to defend or build share in the short term is price cuts or special discounts. The 100% boundary can get crowded and those obsessed with winning or defending their territory often resort to non-strategic tactics. Be forewarned, this tactic destroys profits. The new economy doesn’t operate that way.

Sports 228

Sports Tactics Competitive Advantage Short-term 228

In the CEO Afterlife

JUNE 20, 2013

Tactics are the ever-important short term decisions and activities that win battles and contribute to winning the war. At the other end of the strategy conundrum are leaders and managers who don’t understand strategy. Too often they mistake tactics for strategy.

Tactics 217

Tactics Retail Price Brand 217