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In the strategic planning process, you need to have a vision for your organization, otherwise, what are your goals guiding you toward? As discussed in the last email, an organization has to be driven by its purpose; likewise, you also need to be future-focused with a clear handle on where you want to be. The visualization exercise is one way to accomplish that.
Similarly, an organization that fails to centre its strategic planning around its core purpose (aka the “Why”) will result in missed opportunities, increased risks, and a lack of meaningful achievement.

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A Plan Without A Purpose Is Pointless

Sailing a ship without a destination is ultimately pointless. Without a clear purpose or goal, you’re merely navigating without a meaningful objective, leading to wasted time and effort with no concrete outcome to be achieved.

Similarly, an organization that fails to centre its strategic planning around its core purpose (aka the “Why”) will result in missed opportunities, increased risks, and a lack of meaningful achievement.

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Bloody, Unwinnable Team Battles

Stop enabling bloody, unwinnable battles in your organization. If you and your team are frustrated because departments don’t collaborate, projects just spin their wheels, or you’re stuck acting as a bridge between your team and other department leaders, then it is up to you to stop the madness. The question is how?So how do you assess your team’s readiness? There are two key categories to consider: strategic thinking and strategy execution.

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No Trust, No Strategy

A good strategic plan is dead in the water if you don’t have a healthy team to back it up. It goes beyond hiring people that “mesh” well – you must create an environment of trust within your organization – a space that allows healthy debate, discussion, and conflict.
So how do you assess your team’s readiness? There are two key categories to consider: strategic thinking and strategy execution.

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Is Your Leadership Team Ready to Move From Good to Great?

When it comes to developing a strategic plan, a crucial factor that’s often overlooked is the capacity of the leadership team. After all, they are the ones responsible for making it happen!

So how do you assess your team’s readiness? There are two key categories to consider: strategic thinking and strategy execution.

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Are You Playing in Mediocrity?

Strategic planning is a critical aspect of your organization’s success. It involves not only developing a well-thought-out, dynamic strategy, but also ensuring effective execution, communication, and innovation capabilities. Without a comprehensive understanding of these factors, you may struggle to achieve your goals and remain competitive in today’s rapidly changing business landscape.

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