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Like the back of my…Please complete the following ten sentences about your spouse, partner or significant other: The first time we met, they wore…... The post...
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Are You Strategic?“I was thrown out of college for cheating on the metaphysics exam; I looked into the soul of the boy... The post Are You Strategic?...
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Devo Differentiates It Good!If you’ve ever dreamt of men wearing red flower pots on their heads, you’ve probably seen a Devo video. Harken... The post Devo...
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The “Other” StrategistsWhen it comes to developing business strategy, we often leave that up to the business people. But what about the... The post The...
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Crimes Against StrategyProsecutor: “Your honor, ladies and gentlemen of the jury. Today we’ll prove that the defendant did knowingly and willfully kill......
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Destination UnknownA feature on many of today’s automobiles is the voice navigation system. Here’s what it might sound like if the... The post...
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A Common Seuss Approach to StrategyPeople like to make strategy complex. I don’t. It’s essence is as simple as a Dr. Seuss book: I am... The post A Common Seuss...
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Strategy as Part of “the Big Picture”We often refer to strategy as “the big picture.” What we need to remember is that strategy too is part... The post Strategy as Part...
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Strategy SpeakI had the pleasure of speaking with Daily Herald business columnist Jim Kendall on the evolving role of strategic planning... The post Strategy...
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The Strategy SandwichEver feel like you’re in the middle of a strategy sandwich? Boy, that peanut butter is hard to get off.... The post The Strategy Sandwich...
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“Play Ball!” Strategy Spring Traininghttpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agBVs6UekIc The post “Play Ball!” Strategy Spring Training appeared first on Strategic Thinking...
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Top 5 SWOT Analysis TrapsAs with any business model, the reason a SWOT analysis is performed is to generate insights about the business and... The post Top 5 SWOT...
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SWOT Analysis Gone WrongLike most things utterly familiar, SWOT analysis has been taken for granted to the point that it has become perhaps... The post SWOT Analysis...
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Time: Are You Spending or Investing?Friday is almost in the rear-view mirror. How much time did you spend talking about strategic issues this week? Research... The post Time: Are...
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“What’s the Plan, Stan?”: Step 4 in Resource AllocationAfter a determination has been made where resources should be allocated to provide the greatest differentiated value to customers, a... The post...
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“Differentiate or Destruct”: Step 3 in Resource AllocationWe’ve determined where we’re currently investing our resources and what’s happening relative to the context of our business in...
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“What’s Happening?”: Step 2 in Resource AllocationOnce we’ve determined where we’re currently investing our resources (time, talent and budget), the next step is to think through......
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“You Are Here”: Step 1 In Resource AllocationIn a recent article on local government in Chicago entitled, “Your Town’s Toughest Challenge,” the predominant challenge listed...
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3 Tips to Being on the “Sexiest Financial Statements Alive” List in 2010httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77sJ_gNJ9xQ The post 3 Tips to Being on the “Sexiest Financial Statements Alive” List in 2010...
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Culture: Strategy Tsunami or Supporter?I had a conversation with a fascinating writer named Wayne Hurlbert in which we discussed how to build a strategy that... The post Culture:...
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Idiocy in the IvyWhen it comes to strategy, the world of sports provides plenty of examples of what not to do. Case in... The post Idiocy in the Ivy appeared...
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The Future is Now…AlmostI had the opportunity to provide a ten-minute presentation on strategic thinking at FutureForum 2010, which was moderated by Michael... The post...
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Diving DeepA recent article in Forbes Magazine by Lee Gomes said that a more effective form of innovation than disruption is... The post Diving Deep...
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The Holy Grail: Competitive AdvantageWhat is your competitive advantage? If you’re not able to answer this question, there’s a good chance you don’t have... The...
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Innovation’s Unforced ErrorsOne of the top issues on senior executive’s agendas is the quest to inject a bolus dose of innovation into... The post Innovation’s...
