KPIs vs Metrics – Tips & Tricks to Performance Measures

By Heyden Enochson

Measures Targets and KPIs
Understanding how you’ll measure success in strategic planning is one of the most pivotal elements of a successful and implementable strategic plan. But, we’re going to let you in on a...

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The Power of the One-Page Strategic Plan

By Heyden Enochson

Communicating Strategy
During our last newsletter mini-series, we stressed the importance thinking through the best implementation approach and selecting the right cadence for your plan’s execution. Defining the process and cadence are vital...

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Part 2/2: Picking the Right Strategic Review Cycle & Cadence

By Todd Ballowe

Leadership & Strategy
Every organization has different needs and aspirations from the strategic planning process. That’s the beauty in planning; you get to create a plan that’s the right fit for your organization and...

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Part 1/2: Success Rides on Your Strategy’s Implementation Model

By Heyden Enochson

Strategic Planning Process
The perfect storm for failed strategy implementation comes in two phases. The first phase is failing to identify your approach to implementation. The second is failing to set up a cadence...

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Did you get it right? A checklist to ensure 2019 is set to deliver results.

By Heyden Enochson

Leadership & Strategy
With 2019 just waiting to be conquered, we hope your strategic planning efforts have been fruitful and your team is ready to achieve something great in the new year. But, with...

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It’s About Relationships

By Erica Olsen

Leadership & Strategy
No, no, not the romantic kind. The regular, standard fare, everyday relationships with your co-workers, bosses, friends, neighbors, etc. – that kind. With the pace of business, the always-on life and...

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Using the PEST Analysis as a Strategy Tool

By Erica Olsen

Environmental Scanning
There are many strategy tools to choose from when you are determining your strategic position, structuring your strategic plan and executing against it. The PEST Analysis is one such tool, great...

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Create a Plan that Resonates Using Buzz Sessions

By Heyden Enochson

Organization-wide Strategies
A very real concern we often hear from clients is creating a plan their organization resonates with. This is doubly true when an organization’s planning team is fearful the greater organization...

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A Pragmatic Approach to Leading with Your Core Purpose

By Heyden Enochson

Leadership & Strategy
In the words of Simon Sinek from his famous Start with Why Ted Talk, “People don’t care what you do, they care why you do it.” One of the pivotal moments...

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How to Refresh Your Strategic Plan

By Heyden Enochson

SMART Goals
With a new year approaching, you might feel like you’ve just completed your strategic plan. While it may be already Q4, the thought of completely redoing your strategic plan probably isn’t...

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