Strategy Driven

APRIL 11, 2014

A strategic plan is a living document developed and maintained through an ongoing, continuous process. It is used to identify, document and oversee all of the strategic, tactical and operational-related initiatives underway (and intended to be done) within an enterprise in order to achieve its vision. Book value is not guaranteed.

Budgeting 86

Budgeting Strategic Planning Strategy Document 86

Strategy Driven

JUNE 5, 2014

The waterfall methodology was a classic approach used for software development. Yes, having a roll-up is interesting, but isn’t the ultimate goal to know how to accelerate the ‘lead’ from cold to close? And that ‘lead’ ultimately represents a unit of 1, not thousands equal in dollar value to 1.

Marketing 51

Marketing B2B Due Diligence Benchmarking 51

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Dig hard into your operation to see what’s wrong. Product development has been a little slow for a while. These days, most of your product developments are minor enhancements that don’t yield better margins. Develop a new model for the sales person of the future. He knows exactly how to run that factory.

Price 92

Price Innovation Incentives Learning-by-Doing 92

Strategy Driven

JANUARY 3, 2014

Business development. Those of us who grew up working on typewriters know how to master the medium. I took that typewriter mentality with me when I had to compose a brochure and do the desktop publishing graphics in the same two-hour window where I was learning how to work on a computer. Book value is not guaranteed.

Energy 58

Energy Strategic Planning Succession Humphrey 58

Strategy Driven

MARCH 28, 2014

However, the full name didn’t have the same meaning as it once did, so we changed one word that encapsulates aspects of our culture, our operating philosophy, and our service to our customers: “Ingenuity.” Bezos’ ambitions were as large as the company name, and he eventually developed a business model that would include far more than books.

Brand 58

Brand Marketing Engineering Competitive Advantage 58

Strategy Driven

JANUARY 9, 2014

To a large degree, an organization’s success depends on how well it positions itself in the world. This means a leader must be well informed about emerging trends and developments in multiple areas that affect the business. Books typically valued from $14.95 – $29.95 Book value is not guaranteed.

Chief Executive Officer 51

Chief Executive Officer Competitive Advantage Open-book Analysis 51

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 10, 2015

Or is mobile app development considered peripheral and non-essential? (If If your firm outsources mobile app development to an agency or design firm, there’s your answer). How seriously do you take this competitive threat? Who is in charge of rethinking your company’s entire business model and operations?

Strategy 50

Strategy Succession Software Industry 50

Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

Business development. 7 Applications for Yesterdayism… How to Shape the Past Into the Future: Re-Reading… Reviewing… Finding New Nuggets in Old Files. Books typically valued from $14.95 – $29.95 Book value is not guaranteed. Running the business. Body of Knowledge. The Big Picture.

Planning 61

Planning Learning Curve Learning-by-Doing Budgeting 61

Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

It applies to service industries and manufacturing operations. Paying attention to quality can realize: Lower operating costs. How to Institute a Quality Program. Books typically valued from $14.95 – $29.95 Book value is not guaranteed. Research shows they can be cut in half. Customer retention.

Quality 50

Quality Metrics Strategic Planning TQM 50

Strategy Driven

MAY 1, 2014

However, the process isn’t always easy for first time contractors and business owners often have questions about how to get their foot in the door. Books typically valued from $14.95 – $29.95 Book value is not guaranteed. Team with other certified contractors. Respond to RFI Notices.

Open-book 58

Open-book Budgeting Proposal Competitive Advantage 58

Strategy Driven

JULY 17, 2015

As companies operate, all make honest and predictable mistakes. They have not been taught or challenged on how to craft a Big Picture. That professionals can get by without developing public speaking and writing skills. The emphasis is upon the latest slogans of mission but does not look closely at how its systems operate.

Self-aware 50

Self-aware System Open-book Learning-by-Doing 50

Strategy Driven

APRIL 17, 2015

As companies operate, all make honest and predictable mistakes. They have not been taught or challenged on how to craft a Big Picture. That professionals can get by without developing public speaking and writing skills. The emphasis is upon the latest slogans of mission but does not look closely at how its systems operate.

Self-aware 50

Self-aware System Learning-by-Doing Bottom-up 50

Strategy Driven

JULY 3, 2015

Professional education is an important ingredient in corporate development. Organizations of all sizes must have the Think Tank.which delineates future operations, including education and training. 7 Steps of Professional Development : 1. Personal Development. Adding Value to the Organization. Teaching-Training.

Education 50

Education Company Succession Mentor 50

Harvard Business Review

MAY 28, 2015

Robotics is a good example: It’s obvious that it can increase productivity, but it takes some know-how to put robots to work. Organizations develop processes through repeated problem solving. The Future of Operations. Managers constantly try to fit new market needs to existing processes and routines. Insight Center.

Technology 8

Technology Depreciation Christensen Short-term 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 21, 2017

Indeed, employees at every turn faced personal and professional risks in defying the law; two European executives were indicted and arrested for operating without required permits. Look at the company’s stated values — “super-pumped,” “always be hustlin’,” and “bold.”

Licensing 8

Licensing Transportation Document Business Model 8