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