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Strategic Planning Alternatives: Mission Discernment

LDRLB

I recently wrote two posts criticizing strategic planning. While Self wasn’t directly critiquing strategic planning (SP), that “tragic erosion of deep engagement&# is an articulate description of many strategy plans as well. John Bell wrote a great post called “Why Mission Statements Suck”.

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Strategic Planning Alternatives: Mission Discernment

LDRLB

I recently wrote two posts criticizing strategic planning. While Self wasn’t directly critiquing strategic planning (SP), that “tragic erosion of deep engagement” is an articulate description of many strategy plans as well. John Bell wrote a great post called “Why Mission Statements Suck”.

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My Best Blogs of 2011

In the CEO Afterlife

My fascination isn’t my productivity; rather, it is the source of the idea. The Nuts and Bolts of the Strategic Plan [link]. Strategic Plans have to start with deep strategic thought and the right conviction. Why Mission Statements Suck [link]. ” Self-assessment is never easy.

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The Big Picture of Business – Biggest Excuses They Use… and You Should Avoid: Rationales and Reasons Why Businesses Fail

Strategy Driven

Have to make cuts everywhere else to pay for rising production costs. We make a good product… that should be enough. Our human resources department takes care of that. Not engaging in planning for future operations: So what are you gonna do about it? There’s too much talk about planning.

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Top Five Factors That Drive Employee Loyalty

Eric Jacobson

Monday, August 30, 2010 Top Five Factors That Drive Employee Loyalty A 2010 survey by the Society for Human Resource Management shows that job security is what matters most to employees. . -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

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Do Exit Interviews

Eric Jacobson

The book is a quick and handy resource for any leader, manager or Human Resource professional. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

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New Thinking About Employee Retention

Eric Jacobson

For example: Traditional Thinking : Human Resources-driven programs like pay and recognition are essential for retention. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

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