Many leaders, entrepreneurs and managers remain strategy sceptics or prefer a watered down, comfortable version that is far from rigorous, challenging or even accurate. I don’t understand this to be honest. Less so, when they dig their heels in when things are clearly not working. Continue reading →
The hard yards in the strategy process is in the implementation. The interesting bit [creating strategy] is in the analysis of markets, competitors and the internal workings and resources of a business. Its great setting goals and getting a team focused on a clear vision of the future. Continue reading →
Knowing where we are in the process of creating our strategy is obviously important. In more than twenty years of consulting in strategy, a heap of businesses I have tried selling to didn’t have a clear idea of where they where in the process. Continue reading →
The short answer is “hell yes!” The pragmatic answer is it depends on how it is presented to those involved. Few people change their thoughts, minds and behaviour through books, statistics and lectures. Some do of course, but it is more likely that they will change their minds in conversation. Continue reading →
