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Test Your Core Competencies

CO2

. “A strategy is a plan that creates sustainable competitive advantage and allows an organization to perform over time, even in the face of a changing environment.” Your strategic plan should do all three things Brown suggests: 1. Put your capabilities and core competencies to the test.

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Choices to focus your business plan

Lead Change Blog

Here are 3 sets of closely related choices – areas of focus – to help make sure you get the most from your business plan. I recently met with a CEO to organize a strategic planning meeting with his leadership team. Eliminating Pain Points vs. Progress in Strategy Execution. Struggle vs. Strength .

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Should Strategic Plans Rest in Peace?

LDRLB

At one time, business executives believed strategic planning was the answer to all of their problems. The process that started in the 1950’s evolved through various strategic analyses including SWOT, Michael Porter’s competitive model, core competencies, strategic intent and business transformation.

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Should Strategic Plans Rest in Peace?

LDRLB

At one time, business executives believed strategic planning was the answer to all of their problems. The process that started in the 1950’s evolved through various strategic analyses including SWOT, Michael Porter’s competitive model, core competencies, strategic intent and business transformation.

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Should the Strategic Plan Rest in Peace? | In the CEO Afterlife

In the CEO Afterlife

Should the Strategic Plan Rest in Peace? At one time, business executives believed that strategic planning was the answer to all of their problems. Today, many are questioning the strategic plan’s usefulness. Involvement of Strategic Planning Consultants. In the CEO Afterlife. Leadership.

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From the Rubble of Dreams: Resilience to Be Reborn

Lead Change Blog

Build on your strength and core competencies. A talented wordsmith, Jerri crafted a strategic plan called “The Success Suit” and the word quickly took off. What would you do if your life’s work vanished? Is it possible to grow through such challenges? I needed to know her secret sauce. Here are her lessons.

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How to Use Porter’s 5 Forces to Assess Your Market

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

As you begin your strategic planning process, it’s important to assess the market you’re competing in. How do they go to market, what are their core competencies? Identify your organization’s major threats and opportunities by assessing these five aspects of your market. How do they behave?

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