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Overcoming Doubts: 7 Challenges Leaders Face with Business Strategy

Leadership demands not only vision but the confidence to act on that vision. Yet, many leaders find themselves wrestling with doubt, which can hinder their…

By Alex Brueckmann 4 weeks ago

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…

By Alex Brueckmann 2 months ago

How to Solve Your Company’s Communication Issue

When a client had just completed a merger, they were shooting for the top spot in the market. While the physical aspects of the merger,…

By Alex Brueckmann 2 months ago

Building People Skills Is No Longer Enough

Executive Summary: The dangers of neglecting strategic skills in leadership development Leadership development programs have long been mainly about so-called soft skills. Participants learned how…

By Alex Brueckmann 3 months ago

From $1mn to $100mn: The Top 5 Barriers That High-Growth Companies Need to Overcome

Scaling a high-growth startup from $1million to a lofty 100 million is a monumental achievement. The path to such exponential growth is riddled with numerous…

By Alex Brueckmann 3 months ago

Nurturing Success: The Dynamic Dance Between Strategy and Culture

In the wild world of business, catchphrases run rampant, sparking debates and raising eyebrows. One such catchphrase that tends to get a reaction out of…

By Alex Brueckmann 4 months ago

Moving Beyond Purpose: Aligning Strategy and Impact for Meaningful Change

Purpose has become a popular buzzword in many organizations, with companies proudly proclaiming their commitment to noble causes. However, merely having a purpose is not…

By Alex Brueckmann 5 months ago

What So Many Get Wrong About Business Strategy – And How To Fix It

Business strategy is a widely misunderstood concept – which is terrifying given that it is also one of the most important aspects of any successful…

By Alex Brueckmann 5 months ago

Business Strategy vs. Strategic Planning: Why Confusing Them Can Lead to Disaster

Preparing a meal and then eating it are two different activities. Both are needed to avoid going hungry. If you prepare dinner and then don’t…

By Alex Brueckmann 7 months ago

Linking Leadership Development to Business Strategy: How it Boosts Performance, Engagement, and Talent Management

Developing effective leaders is a critical component of any successful organization. But simply training individuals in leadership skills is not enough. For maximum impact, executive…

By Alex Brueckmann 7 months ago

3+1 Essential Success Skills Every Business Leader Should Master

Leading a business can be an exciting and overwhelming experience. To create a thriving business and build a fulfilling life, there are some critical skills…

By Alex Brueckmann 7 months ago

So, you want to become a board director. Do you have what it takes?

Serving as a board director for a for-profit SME is a significant responsibility. It requires a combination of knowledge, expertise, and experience. Board directors are…

By Alex Brueckmann 7 months ago

Why ‘Strategic Planning’ is a Flawed Concept that Doesn’t Serve your Business

The term ‘strategic planning’ has become ubiquitous in modern business parlance, but the truth is that the two words represent fundamentally different concepts. In fact,…

By Alex Brueckmann 8 months ago

5 Telltale Signs Your Business Needs a Board of Directors – Even if it’s Not Required by Law

As a business owner, you’re always looking for ways to make your business better, stronger, and more successful. One important step in this journey is…

By Alex Brueckmann 8 months ago

The Danger of CEO/Chairs: Why Companies Should Separate These Key Roles

Proponents of separating the CEO and Board Chair roles argue that enterprise companies need strong governance to effectively manage risk and make informed decisions.  An…

By Alex Brueckmann 8 months ago

Maximizing Financial Success in Crisis: The Benefits of Investing in a Business Strategy

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly vulnerable to financial challenges during times of crisis. To weather these storms and come out on top, SMEs…

By Alex Brueckmann 8 months ago

The Emotional Benefits of a Clear Business Strategy – for Leaders and Entrepreneurs

Having a clearly defined business strategy is not only beneficial for the growth and success of the company – but also for your own emotional…

By Alex Brueckmann 8 months ago

10 Ways to Empower Your Business Through a Well-defined Strategy

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By Alex Brueckmann 9 months ago

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…

By Alex Brueckmann 9 months ago

Why Porsche Is Flying High, And Boeing Isn’t

Volkswagen, Porsche’s parent company, is planning to take Porsche public. Investors expect it to be one of Europe’s largest-ever listings; the IPOs could raise more…

By Alex Brueckmann 1 year ago

How passion-driven entrepreneurs create reinforcing loops

When we realize a change, a problem, or threat to a status quo we naturally try to regain balance. We panic or develop fear, and…

By Alex Brueckmann 1 year ago

How Fear and Complacency Stand in the Way of Your Strategy

How Fear and Complacency Stand in the Way of Your Strategy By Alex Brueckmann A friend recently told me how much he enjoyed riding the ancient tractor

By Alex Brueckmann 2 years ago

Let’s unbuzz the buzzword Strategy

Let’s unbuzz the buzzword “Strategy” What Strategy is, and what it is not: If you asked five of your colleagues what 'strategy' is, the odds are

By Alex Brueckmann 2 years ago

Why your business strategy needs purpose – and why you need a solid strategy in the first place

I first got in touch with strategy as a discipline in business school and found the subject incredibly boring. It was taught with little corporate

By Alex Brueckmann 3 years ago
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