A strategy process or Strategy OS helps leaders build and execute their business vision. But, the benefits are broader than even that ambitious goal. A well implemented Strategy OS also delivers a better quality of life. Let's explore these two benefits in more detail. Building and executing the Vision of your Business Model centers around …
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This post is the second in a series describing how a Strategy OS delivers your Business Model. In Part 1, I described the elements of your Business Model. In this post, I give an overview of the Strategy OS itself that delivers that business model. Many businesses view strategy as an event that happens as …
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Much like a computer operating system that runs programs to create outputs, the Strategy OS runs your Business Model. It delivers outputs in the form of products and services, profits, impact, and ultimately, the business Mission and Vision. In this post, I define the elements that make up a good Business Model in preparation for …
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As you make personal New Year's resolutions this year, include adding a strategy process to your business. Resolving to implement a process leads to more success than goal setting alone. Process creates the habits that lead to goal attainment. Resolve to make these 7 habits part of your business processes for increased success this coming …
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Simple, clear purpose and principles give rise to complex, intelligent behavior. Complex rules and regulations give rise to simple, stupid behavior.
After dedicated hours studying The Great CEO Within, here’s the most valuable lessons for you in two short paragraphs:
I believe most organizations have difficulty with SWOT analysis primarily because of the implicit assumption that organizations can categorize differently the external factors that impact their business. Factors that are favorable to their business are Opportunities to exploit, while those that may cause problems are Threats to defend against. I prefer to approach the exercise …
I recently completed a stint as a Ninja with xGenesis. I would recommend this program to any entrepreneur that is in the beginning stages of identifying an opportunity that they want to pursue as their next focus. Tom Higley and team produce an excellent event. In the program, they focus on the left side of …
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I cannot confirm whether it's the greatest or not (I haven't checked them all,) but Andy Raskin on the Pocket has an excellent post titled The Greatest Sales Deck I've Ever Seen. In it, he details 5 elements to sequence any pitch and gives solid examples of each: #1. Name a Big, Relevant Change in the World …
