Strategic Thinking in Uncertain Times
Strategic Thinking in Uncertain Times Recently, a conversation with a friend left me reflecting on the value of strategic thinking and planning. They asked, “What’s the point of being strategic? [...]
Strategic Planning: The Importance of a Desired Future State
Strategic Planning: The Importance of a Desired Future State I was recently wrapping up a "Being Strategic" workshop when an attendee approached me. “I want to implement some of these [...]
Radical Discipline: the Key to Implementing Strategy
Radical Discipline: the Key to Implementing Strategy That great strategist, Winston Churchill, reportedly said “However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results”, and management consultants Alan Branche [...]
When the Answer ‘No’ is More Strategic than ‘Yes’
Prime Minister Tony Blair is attributed with having said: “The art of leadership is saying no, not yes. It is very easy to say yes.” I worked with client a [...]