Strategic waffle anyone? The anatomy of a strategic plan is an interesting thing, for the most part they follow a standard approach and framework. At the highest level we have an extremely broad, all encompassing statement. It must be so broad that it encapsulates everything that the organization strives to be and stands for. It [...]
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 [...]
StrategyBlocks is delighted to announce we have been named a winner in the 2018 BIG Innovation Awards presented by the Business Intelligence Group! StrategyBlocks is the leading online strategic management and strategy planning software company for enterprise communication, collaboration and reporting. StrategyBlocks’ SaaS-based platform is highly adaptable, visually creative, and seamlessly integrates with other business [...]
Feature Focus: Calculated Cascading Metrics Some people like lists, others like bubble maps or another visual diagram. We love Cascading Metrics. Cascading Metrics mimic how strategy evolves and how we think. It’s a more intuitive way to plan for effective outcomes. Not only does it just make sense, but Cascading Metrics fold multi-part planning into [...]
StrategyBlocks Wins Big at Golden Bridge Awards with Four Awards! August has been a great month on the awards front for StrategyBlocks. Today, we’re pleased to share the news that we won not one, but FOUR awards from the Golden Bridge Awards: Gold in Collaboration and Web 2.0 tools Silver in Cloud Computing/SaaS Innovations [...]
We’re Seeing Double With Two Stevies Wins! We’re thrilled to share that we’ve been recognized by the Stevies twice over, as bronze winners in the annual International Business awards for both the Best Business or Competitive Intelligence Solution, and the Best Collaboration/Social Networking Solution. StrategyBlocks 4.0 was recognized for the way it enables any [...]
Three Tips for Successful Risk Management Organizations are becoming more advanced, and given the increasingly digital and interconnected global environment, business risks are occurring with greater frequency and velocity than ever before. In a report by Rapid Ratings, when asked if executives had faced significant supply chain issues or risk events in the last [...]
The Fading Art of Implementation Organizations invent strategies as though their livelihood depends on it –which it does. So why, then, if strategy is so imperative to company and personal success, does strategic implementation get left behind, even when tasks, assignments, and inquiries come from all sides and seem to demand immediate attention? The [...]
The Value of Visual 65 percent of people are visual learners. So how can we ensure that people within an organization are absorbing information? The answer is simple - dashboards. A dashboard is a visual representation that offers a fast and easy way to view information and company data in real-time. Visuals are vital [...]
StrategyBlocks Named a Finalist in the Prestigious SIIA CODiE Awards We are excited to announce that our StrategyBlocks platform is a finalist for the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) CODiE Awards, recognized as one of the Best Business Information Solutions. The SIIA CODiE Awards honors organizations for achieving excellence in software, information and education [...]
