The What, Why and How of Work Management

By |2023-03-30T10:33:59+13:00March 30th, 2023|Strategic management solutions, StrategyBlocks|

The What, Why and How of Work Management We all have things we need to do, jobs fill almost every minute of every day, and those moments when we are doing nothing at all, we are generally still thinking about something. As the late Leslie Nielsen said, "Doing nothing is very hard to do… you [...]

Transforming City Government, One Data-Driven Decision at a Time

By |2022-11-07T15:11:52+13:00July 29th, 2021|Government, Strategic management solutions, StrategyBlocks, Transformational Strategic Execution|

Transforming City Government, One Data-Driven Decision at a Time City governments across the US have been under a spotlight in recent years, credited with groundbreaking initiatives and managing through unforeseen upheaval in everything from natural disasters to a global pandemic. Sometimes at odds with, or even forgotten by, federal government officials, cities have forged ahead, [...]

The New Digital Demand: Is Your Company Ready?

By |2022-11-07T12:03:44+13:00March 30th, 2021|Strategic management solutions|

The New Digital Demand: Is Your Company Ready? Digital transformation has moved far beyond streamlining business operations. Digital has played a critical role in enhancing the consumer experience and its value has only increased over the last year when the pandemic changed the way so many businesses connect to their customers.  Mary Meeker’s most recent [...]

Navigating the Long Road through College Accreditation

By |2022-11-04T09:40:42+13:00January 21st, 2020|Strategic management solutions|

Navigating the Long Road through College Accreditation Becoming accredited as a university or college in the United States is not easy. Accreditation is a legal process of validation, requiring colleges, universities and other higher learning institutions to be evaluated by a set of standards rigorously set by peer review boards, accrediting organizations and higher education [...]

Achieving 20/20 Strategic Vision In 2020

By |2022-11-01T15:22:44+13:00December 10th, 2019|Leadership, Strategic management solutions, Strategy planning, StrategyBlocks|

Achieving 20/20 Strategic Vision In 2020 Change, by its very nature is disruptive. Having worked in the business of strategy for well over a decade, we see firsthand how tumultuous it can be to undergo change within an organization. The reality is that most change is positive, even if sometimes the process feels rough. Change [...]

Let’s Talk About the Numbers – Introducing Metrics Zone

By |2022-11-09T08:46:17+13:00April 24th, 2018|Strategic management solutions, StrategyBlocks|

Let's Talk About the Numbers - Introducing Metrics Zone A key ‘aha!’ moment when working with new customers is when they visualize the direct relationship between their outputs (directed strategic activities, the things that people do) and the specific outcomes (a key performance metrics or measure) that show the quantified result of those activities. Are [...]

Data: The Wind in Your Company’s Sails

By |2022-11-02T11:40:10+13:00September 21st, 2017|Strategic management solutions|

Data: The Wind in Your Company’s Sails Consumers have access to data about themselves now more than ever before. Consider how the Fitbit - or most any other fitness tracker - allows consumers to monitor their weight, how many steps they take in a day, their heart rate and more. This data inspires and motivates [...]

Strategy of Influence

By |2022-11-07T11:02:40+13:00June 6th, 2017|Strategic management solutions|

Strategy of Influence   Influence marketing is like getting an invitation to the biggest party of the year. The guest list reads names from media moguls, to this week’s MVPs, to the rich and famous straight off the Hollywood silver screen. Imagine what getting an invite to that party with the ability to get all [...]

The Great Balancing Act: How to Strategize Your Way to Better Customer Relationships

By |2022-11-07T11:54:27+13:00April 12th, 2017|Leadership, Strategic management solutions, Strategy planning|

The Great Balancing Act: How to Strategize Your Way to Better Customer Relationships   You’ve heard it before; the digital age has given rise to a customer-driven economy. To remain relevant and especially to grow in this environment it is critical that companies strategize to align with customer demands and expectations. A customer-centric sales strategy [...]

New Thinking Is Required For Digital Transformation: Part 3: Competing In An Agile Digital World

By |2022-11-04T09:47:56+13:00March 16th, 2017|Leadership, Strategic management solutions|

New Thinking Is Required For Digital Transformation: Part 3: Competing In An Agile Digital World   By now it’s clear that companies must embrace digital transformation to remain competitive and relevant. I have previously looked at the importance of giving people the right skills, as well as transitioning from outdated legacy systems into fully digital [...]

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