It’s finally here! This is the week Joe and I have set aside to do our strategic planning. We’ll work in the morning and play in the afternoon. No other work. No obligations. Just focused time on the business.
Wishing a Happy New Year to all from not-quite-so-warm Scottsdale, Arizona! This is a great time to reflect on the past year in preparation for putting together your operational or strategic plan – whether you do this for yourself, your … Continue reading
It is now that time of year when organizations start calling us to assist with developing their strategic plan. Subsequently, as a professional speaker, trainer, and consultant, I feel it is necessary to “eat my own dogfood” and create a … Continue reading
I was recently facilitating a mastermind group of entrepreneurs and one of the topics for discussion was about “designing the best year of your life.” This noble aspiration captured my attention since Joe and I have been “homeless” waiting for … Continue reading
This past week, Joe and I were doing some strategic thinking with our dear friends, Brian and Barbara Tracy. One of our discussion items was around “trends.” I have always differentiated between an event (one isolated incident otherwise known as … Continue reading
In my line of work facilitating retreats and strategic planning, I often meet with an executive who will outline what he or she has in mind for the event. Sometimes, the “vision” for the day is so crystal clear that … Continue reading
I was facilitating a mastermind of manufacturing executives when we started chatting about strategic plans – and more specifically, about what makes a strategic objective “good?” So I offered up my four criteria for a worthwhile strategic objective, and since … Continue reading
Q. I have just been assigned to the strategic planning team for my division. What does this mean, and what will be expected of me? A. Congratulations! You are going to part of a unique and exciting team setting the … Continue reading
