Strategic Plan Basics
Understanding the basic structure and various components of a strategic plan is crucial knowledge for every manager and leader. Regardless of where you sit in the organization, recognizing how the efforts of you and your team contribute to the larger mission of the organization is key to both personal and professional success. In this article, we deconstruct the basic strategic plan, breaking down the various components to demystify what they mean and how it all fits together. Read More
Strategic Planning Process Basics
There are many ways of accomplishing strategic planning, and the process varies based on the size, complexity, and leadership style of every entity. However, just like the base recipe for ice cream, the underlying planning process necessarily requires specific elements to create a plan that will support the purpose, growth, and evolution of the organization. Read More
Understanding Strategic Risk Appetite
There are many ways of accomplishing strategic planning, and the process varies based on the size, complexity, and leadership style of every entity. However, just like the base recipe for ice cream, the underlying planning process necessarily requires specific elements to create a plan that will support the purpose, growth, and evolution of the organization. Read More
Essential Strategy -a Simple yet Elegant approach to Strategic Planning
Better Strategy Simply Done. Read More
Strategy 101 Guidebook for Leaders
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Enterprise Risk Management Program Basics
ERM is a strategic business discipline that allows an organization to manage risks and seize opportunities to achieve its objectives. ERM discipline is unique to every entity, but best-practice ERM programming incorporates a specific set of fundamental elements that every leader should know. In this article, we will explore the essential elements of an ERM program and how they support a more strategic thinking discipline. Read More
Business Continuity Program Basics
Business Continuity Planning is a subset of ERM planning and is defined as the processes, procedures, decisions, and activities created by an organization to ensure that critical operations continue to function through business interruption events. It is yet another area of critical understanding for leaders at all levels. In this article, we will illustrate the basic recipe for business continuity plans and explain the importance of each. Read More
Risk Analysis Process Basics
Risk Analysis is a skill and discipline that extends far beyond ERM, and exists even without a defined ERM program. Having the ability to understand and incorporate risk analysis is part of a critical thinking discipline that is essential for leaders at every stage of their careers. In this article, I present an efficient process that is grounded in ISO best practices but modified for practical application in any setting. Read More
7 Core Attributes of Effective Leaders
Effective, heart-led leaders share several identifiable characteristics that support effectiveness in their leadership roles. In this article, I share those that I believe are the most crucial for new leaders to understand and aspire to.. Read More