Harvard Business Review

MAY 2, 2016

As UCLA’s Richard Rumelt, a leading expert on strategic planning, writes in his book Good Strategy, Bad Strategy , one of the quintessential components of good strategy is the ability to take a step out of the internal storyline and shift viewpoints.

Strategy 8

Strategy Goleman Strategic Planning Parcell 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 29, 2017

This will likely continue to make business planning even more difficult. But based on the experience and strategies of our clients, there are ways that they can manage the uncertainty. These can be laid out in scenario plans with specific mitigation actions assigned to help businesses react quickly if necessary.

Policies 8

Policies Supply Chain Politics Operations 8

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 13, 2012

Ensuring readiness for Games-time (in Olympic-speak) now involves strategic pre-emption through stress-testing and scenario planning. Risk mitigation is now integrated into decision-making and operations, and no longer treated as just an input into the calculation of insurance premiums.

Risk Management 15

Risk Management Management Committee Insurance 15

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 14, 2015

Gail was in her fifth year at a large finance firm when she recognized a disconcerting pattern. While it’s is a given that female executives need to be comfortable stepping up to ask for what they want, Gail’s strategy is a smart workaround that anyone can use. Let planning trump politics. Get yourself an agent.

Politics 8

Politics Strategy 360-Degree Feedback Mentor 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 7, 2017

Boards will also have to communicate how the organization’s strategy is compatible with a low-carbon economy and what investments will need to be made to remain competitive.

Tips 8

Tips Supply Chain Proposal Decentralization 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 20, 2017

My firm, Frontier Strategy Group (FSG), expects that formal talks will begin in late August or early September, after the required 90-day waiting period. Most Mexico country managers believe one of the following scenarios is likely: A long period of populist-driven uncertainty. Congress of its intent to begin the process.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Depreciation Uncertainty Marketing 8