You are about to begin a fresh round of strategic planning. The team is eager, but before the retreat starts, you have a tricky decision. What length of time should your organization create a plan for? Some already have strong opinions. The head of sales wants a 2-year plan. He needs the retreat to be …
Culture Still Eats Strategy for Breakfast
You have heard the saying that “Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast”. It has a ring of truth to it, but you don’t want to believe that strategic planning is futile – a victim of large, negative forces which cannot be overcome. But if it’s neither entirely right nor wrong, can we still use it? The …
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What Role Does a Corporate Strategy Officer Play?
Your company is thinking about creating a new role: strategy specialist. This person should support the entire strategy creation cycle and help produce a strategic plan with impact. But what exactly should be that person’s responsibilities? What uncommon value should they add? The challenge of filling this position is unique. Why? Strategy is the main …
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