Problem vs vision: what you should ground your strategy in
When it comes to designing strategy, I see two approaches collide. Vision-driven strategy versus problem-driven strategy. Vision-driven strategy starts with describing a desired status quo,…
Vision or no Vision – The Art of Storytelling in Strategy
When it comes to designing strategy, I often see two approaches collide. Vision-driven strategy versus problem-driven strategy. Vision-driven strategy starts with describing a desired status…
How to Write a Great Vision Statement
Most vision statements I’ve seen in fact aren’t vision statements. They are aspirations, inspirations, or slogans. Something businesses would publish on their websites. But nowhere…
Designing a Business Strategy – Between Foresight and Signalling
A business strategy typically addresses a mid-term time horizon of three to five years. Businesses should also explore what lies before and beyond this timeframe. To…
How to Regain Control When You Feel Helpless
I used to worry A LOT. I spent so much energy worrying about things outside of my control that I often felt helpless; and it got to…
How Strategy Empowers You and Your Business
My life is a reflection of the power of strategy. I grew up as a working class kid in the 80s and early 90s in…
Imagining the post-pandemic corporation: what makes a great vision?
Let’s think ahead. With the Covid19 vaccination roll out in full swing, leaders are now imagining the post-pandemic organization. Visualizing how your business should look