Erin's Blog

Strategic Planning for the Board

Find out what strategic planning is, how it can help improve your business and why you should involve your board in this process.

Why Use a Strategic Planning Facilitator?

A strategic planning facilitator acts as an expedition leader, helping your team explore, problem-solve, and push outside the box.

When 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.

What's Involved in a Performance Gap Assessment?

A performance gap assessment can help identify areas where your company has deficiencies and missed opportunities.

Why You Need a Master Strategist in Your Corner

A Master Strategist has the expertise to design a process that fits your organization and your team.

Signs Your Team's Strategic Alignment Needs Improvement

Strategic alignment is key for any organization--so how can you tell if your team is struggling, and what can you do about it?

How Risk Management Supports Strategic Planning

Many things support strategic planning. Effective leadership, team building, and a clear vision and mission statement.

Seizing Opportunities – the Up-Side of ERM

ERM is just as much about seizing opportunity as it is about managing risk.

Risk Management Function vs. Enterprise Risk Management Discipline

ERM is a strategic business discipline that allows an organization to manage risks and seize opportunities related to the achievement of its

What 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

Your Strategic Plan Won’t Get You There. Informed and Empowered People Will.

strategic plans (or operational plans or business plans) are not all that they’re cracked up to be.