Making Strategic Choices Effective strategy implementation is the key to turning ambitious business plans into tangible results. However, many organizations struggle to bridge the gap between strategy formulation and execution. It
Making Strategic Choices Most people are familiar with some version of the homily “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there.” Creating an effective strategy is
Examining strategic planning components Strategic planning is a process that sets priorities and guides an organization’s future direction. Ideally, management should undertake the strategic planning process every three or four
Examining Communication Rules Working with other people on project teams can be challenging. While it can be frustrating to deal with diverse personalities, you can maximize your effectiveness by improving
Managing important stakeholder communication Effective communication is an important factor in keeping all key stakeholders informed in strategic planning or any effort involving managing change. Many initiatives fail because of
Appreciating your competition We live in a very competitive world. Every for-profit business and non-profit organization face competition. Every individual faces competition. Competitors serve a valuable purpose in building a
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