May 54 minStrategic Planning for the BoardFind out what strategic planning is, how it can help improve your business and why you should involve your board in this process.
Apr 213 minBreaking the Mold with Essential StrategyEssential Strategy is a simplified approach to improve organizational performance. Learn about the evolution here.
Mar 303 minDo You Really Need the Whole ERM Enchilada?Many organizations are considering how to best incorporate an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework into their risk assessment process.
Jul 20, 20214 minWhen is the Right Time for Strategic Planning?If you're wondering when the right time is for strategic planning, this blog post will get you started.
Jul 6, 20213 minWhat's Involved in a Performance Gap Assessment?A performance gap assessment can help identify areas where your company has deficiencies and missed opportunities.
Jun 22, 20216 minWhy You Need a Master Strategist in Your CornerA Master Strategist has the expertise to design a process that fits your organization and your team.
May 26, 20213 minWhat Kinds of Business Consultant Services Does My Company Need?If you’re unclear about what types of business consultant services your company needs, read this review to find out how consultants can help
Apr 28, 20212 minSigns Your Team's Strategic Alignment Needs ImprovementStrategic alignment is key for any organization--so how can you tell if your team is struggling, and what can you do about it?
Apr 7, 20216 minHow Risk Management Supports Strategic PlanningMany things support strategic planning. Effective leadership, team building, and a clear vision and mission statement.
Feb 12, 20214 minWhat Are the Key Elements of a Strategic Plan?The process of developing a strategic plan allows owners and managers to examine why the organization exists, where the organization should
Feb 6, 20213 minHow to Set Up Strategic Planning for a ProjectThrough the strategic planning process, you identify your mission statement, vision statement, goals, and objectives.
Sep 2, 20205 minIn Search of Tall PoppiesThe Art of Standing Your Ground in a Sea of Naysayers. Tall Poppies is an analogy for those who stand above their peers.
Aug 27, 20204 minIs it Crisis or is it just Change?I started my day as I often do, at 5am with a cup of coffee and a blanket, curled up on my couch thinking about the day to come and the...
Aug 3, 20204 minOn John Deere & Dragonflies I love to mow my yard. I love the smell of fresh cut grass, the dragonflies darting about, the sun on my face. Even as a kid, when the...
Jul 20, 20204 minAgile Focused Excellence – What It Takes and Why It MattersAgile focused excellence. This is what we strive for in every organization, be it large or small, public or private, non-profit or...
Sep 26, 20184 minEssential Strategy FAQsWe have been getting a lot of questions about our upcoming Essential Strategy Bootcamp© happening in Anchorage on October 10th and...
Jun 7, 20182 minMission Critical – the Oft Missing Focus in Strategic PlanningIn my perusal of this morning’s news, I came across yet another story of catastrophic impact due to cyberattack – this time a local city...
Dec 26, 20171 minTying ERM to Strategy I was thrilled to see the Risk Management Monitor article titled High Performance Risk Management based on a presentation I did with Chris
May 8, 20173 min[Updated] Why Small Businesses Need Big StrategyThe inner workings of a business are separated into operations and management. Learn the difference here.