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Will You be a Disruptor? Or the Disrupted? Growth Strategy & Leadership in a Rapidly Evolving Global Environment

Will You be a Disruptor? Or the Disrupted? Growth Strategy & Leadership in a Rapidly Evolving Global Environment

I would assert that every entity in today’s dynamic marketplace can be categorized in one of two ways: Those that are proactively developing disruptive products and solutions, and those that will be forced to react to them. Technology is evolving at such a rapid pace...
8 Strategic Realities of the Competitive Business Environment to Embrace in 2017

8 Strategic Realities of the Competitive Business Environment to Embrace in 2017

Effective leadership demands an appreciation for the strategic realities of the competitive global business environment.  As you and your team embark on the new year, remember to consider, embrace and apply these important themes: #1 – STRATEGIC PLANNING IS MORE...
Conflicting Dichotomies in Business & Industry: Birds of a Feather vs. Opposites Attract

Conflicting Dichotomies in Business & Industry: Birds of a Feather vs. Opposites Attract

I am often asked to help clients overcome “conflicting dichotomies” – realities being experienced within a business or industry with seemingly contradictory or mutually-exclusive qualities.  Challenges I am seeing in my client-base and the greater marketplace...
The Importance of Alignment in Growth Strategy: Every Stakeholder Matters

The Importance of Alignment in Growth Strategy: Every Stakeholder Matters

As a growth strategist and operations advisor, one of the most common roadblocks to Alignment that I observe relates to the lack of communication and information sharing across an organization.  Far too many entities fall into the trap of limiting forward-seeking...
Roadblocks to Strategic Alignment in Partnerships: Four Difficult Questions Business Owners Must Ask

Roadblocks to Strategic Alignment in Partnerships: Four Difficult Questions Business Owners Must Ask

For all of the posts, presentations and lectures I share that highlight the “Four Steps of Effective Strategic Planning”, the truth is, some organizations have a (much) more difficult time solidifying their growth path than others do. One of the most frequent requests...
Strategic Planning in the Turf Wars of Growth: The Peril of “C-Suite Repeat”

Strategic Planning in the Turf Wars of Growth: The Peril of “C-Suite Repeat”

HOW INTERSECTING LINES OF AUTHORITY & DECISION MAKING CAN UNDERMINE AN ORGANIZATION’S STRATEGIC PLAN & GROWTH “C-Suite Repeat” is a term I coined this past year to describe an emerging phenomenon I was observing stemming from overlapping and repetitive lines...