As someone who has helped companies develop and maintain strategic business plans for over two decades, there is nothing more depressing than learning the plan is left sitting on the top shelf, collecting dust – or is filed in a place nobody can remember. How sad it is to think of the time and effort[…]
We can plan, plan, and plan all day long in our for-profit and non-profit world. But, here’s the reality: Our strategies are worthless without a community that plays an active role in supporting the mission of our non-profit agencies. And, as important as the individual agencies are to or neighbors, friends, and community – there[…]
There’s nothing more useless than a Strategic Business plan that is viewed and understood by a select few individuals in a company. Next time you conduct an employee survey, ask how many of your staff members have seen and understand your business plan – at least a snapshot of the key elements (i.e. Strategic Goals,[…]
Why should you outsource when you have the ability to manage the process in-house? This is a question companies of all sizes and in all industries have struggled with for years. All too often the question is short-circuited with a financially-driven “no”. And, in some cases, you may not have the funds available for outsourcing.[…]