How to Create Strategy & Drive Alignment

By Todd Ballowe

Action Planning
Having the ability to create strategy and solidifying alignment of an organization’s departments or divisions is never easy. The standpoint is how the information from the lead organization is translated down...

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Setting Strategic Objectives and Cascading Goals Training (38 mins)

By Vanessa Lindeberg

Action Planning • Strategic Objectives
Developing a strategy that can actually be implemented rises and falls on how you set up the structure of your plan from the beginning.

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Grow Your Business with the Action Plan

By Shannon Sage

Action Planning
I came across this article on the American Express Open Forum and had to share it with our followers and clients.  Murray Smith gives a quick 11-step list for creating a...

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Redefining competition with the Matrix (but without Keanu Reeves)

By Shannon Sage

Action Planning
To maximize resources and funding, organizations need to focus on what they do best and outsource the rest. Easy to say, right? That concept is harder to do in practice. The...

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Action Plans With Masterful Metrics Make a Measurable Difference

By Cammy Elquist LoRé

Action Planning
As strategy planners, we want to see lasting, positive results. Whether you are internal to your organization or an external consultant, everyone reading this likely understands the importance of SMART goals...

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Cascading Goals and Objectives (10 mins)

By Vanessa Lindeberg

Action Planning
An essential part of any strategic plan is cascading goals and objectives throughout the organization. This shows everyone in the organization how their daily actions contribute to the overall success of...

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How to Develop Action Plans (5 mins)

By Todd Ballowe

Action Planning
If you already have your goals in place for your strategic plan, you’re ready to start developing action plans. Learn how in this Whiteboard session with Erica Olsen.

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Things you should consider before writing a strategic business plan

By Todd Ballowe

Action Planning
By the time company managers get to the action planning part of strategic planning, many are tired and worn out from all the work leading up to this point. But don’t...

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Strategic Plan Examples

By Erica Olsen

Action Planning
Every now and then we need a visual to inspire the planning process. We have recently posted some strategic plan examples on our website. Hope this inspires your next planning session!...

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