Mike Cardus

JANUARY 13, 2024

In today’s dynamic business environment, traditional models like SWOT analysis often fall short in addressing the complexities of organizational development. Instead of leaping towards massive breakthroughs, we focus on small, achievable steps using the least energy and resources.

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Analysis SWOT Short-term Strategic Planning 78

Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

In business school we teach SWOT analysis. But any time your energy is focused on what OTHER people are doing instead of honing your craft, you’re at risk. Know what your competitors are doing so you can outsmart them. There’s power in benchmarking, and many a company has met their demise by a sudden competitive surprise.

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SWOT Benchmarking Analysis Learning-by-Doing 180

Deep Imprints

MARCH 12, 2013

With the time change comes a real need: get energy – anywhere we can. I used a fun matrix to work through these thoughts: SWOT – Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats Strengths – the joy. Today, I took a look at my need for exercise in an attempt to convince myself to get to the gym. Read More »

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SWOT Energy Leadership 83

N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Much more than your typical SWOT analysis is needed here to get it right. The problem in many organizations is that getting results is all too often not the real focus and not where most of the energy and time are spent. People and organizational capabilities should not be an afterthought, or thought of only as a strategy enabler.

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Process Agility Competitive Advantage Strategy 150

Mike Cardus

APRIL 23, 2023

E xceptions – Looking at strengths, needs, opportunities, and improvements, what are we already doing (even a little) that we should sharpen and put more energy into? S trengths – what are we good at, and how do we know?

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Analysis Guidelines Strategic Planning Planning 78

Coaching Tip

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Knowing what''s important to the leadership of the organization and what they want to see happen allows the leadership team to focus its energy and achieve sustained high performance in taking action. Values often influence people''s choices about where to invest their energies. The Planning Process.

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Strategic Planning Planning Process SWOT 150

Rich Gee Group

MARCH 14, 2014

Start listening to motivational speakers to keep your mental energy level up and constant. Analyze your attributes against your competition – Do a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis on YOU. What To Do: You want an mental ass-kick? He’s the best! You rarely go out. Where are the growth areas?

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Library Industry SWOT Workshop 237