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Applying a Model for Small Business Continual Improvement

Deming Institute

1) Analyze your SWOT. SWOT analysis. Leadership. 2) Implement a leadership model that balances your four type of competences of the leadership team (spiritual, intellectual, emotional and physical). Luciana Paulise at The 2014 W. 14 Deming principles. 20 SME Steps. Diagnosis (Internal Value + Context).

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

Strategy Driven

In this step you may need to conduct a SWOT analysis and an Environmental Scan look at both the internal and external factors you should be considering. By engaging your stakeholders, you give them a voice in influencing the strategies that will ultimately chosen by you and your leadership team. Step Four: Action plan the strategies!