Introducing AI in StrategyBlocks - (A)Ideation and Beyond At StrategyBlocks, we’ve been hard at work getting ready to deliver the best that AI has to offer for our users. We wanted to bring the quality-of-life benefits that you may have already experienced on other platforms, but we also saw a unique opportunity to push the [...]
Why Strategic Ideation is an Excellent AI Use Case Gen AI applications in corporate environments seem, for now, to be focused on automating low-level tasks such as customer service interactions, meeting minutes, and boilerplate code. But what place, if any, does AI have in higher-level decision-making? I argue that AI’s first meaningful introduction to the [...]
Unlocking Potential: V2MOM an Innovative Framework For Strategic Leadership If you’re finding it difficult to align your team around a clear vision, you're not alone. Strategic frameworks can help, but choosing the right one, or blend of, is key. As someone who has always been a fan of theoretical models, I believe they are invaluable [...]
Strategic Dashboards: The Guide to Measuring What Matters You’ve put in the hard work. The strategic plan is mapped out, you know the “what,” “when,” and “who” for getting things done. Now comes the tricky part: actually tracking if it's working! How do you quickly see if your organization is moving towards those big, audacious [...]
Strategic Asset Management: Maximize Value & Impact In today's fast-paced business environment, it’s easy to get caught up in the urgency of immediate needs. But what if you could manage your assets in a way that not only tackles today's challenges but also paves the way for long-term success? That’s where Strategic Asset Management (SAM) [...]
How to Outsmart Chaos: A Guide to Strategic Agility The fresh start of a new year is a great opportunity to examine what's not working well in our organizations. We often work with clients who've been operating under a rigid, static approach to strategy, and they're looking for guidance to transform how they do things. [...]
Your Guide to Strategy Execution: The Top Blogs of 2024 Looking for practical advice on strategy execution? This curated collection of our most-read 2024 blog posts delivers actionable insights to help you overcome common challenges and achieve your goals. Dive in! Stop Wasting Time and Money on Failing Projects: ⏱️ Are your projects constantly running over [...]
Set the Stage for Growth: A Strategic Reflection Guide for Year-End In our experience working with a diverse and varied group of clients across multiple industries, we’ve observed a notable trend that has emerged: the traditional practice of establishing a Strategic Plan that conveniently concludes on December 31st is becoming increasingly rare. While it is [...]
AI Trick or Treat? The Rise of Large Language Models (LLMs) Large Language Models (LLMs) are the AI superheroes of today’s tech landscape, capable of writing code, generating stories, and holding conversations that feel eerily human. In the spirit of the spooky season I ask this question: are these models always a treat, or is [...]
From Vision to Impact: Aligning Goals for Maximum Productivity Establishing alignment between vision and delivery is crucial for monitoring outcome productivity and ensuring long-term success. In a recent survey conducted by Forbes, I was not only unsurprised but also relieved to find that 90% of senior leadership respondents "believe a strategic plan is necessary to [...]
