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 [...]
Portfolio Management Through a Strategic Lens Linking delivery to purpose I have been fortunate to have worked with a very diverse range of organizations as part of their strategic planning process, and one thing is always consistent: there is a strong desire to link delivery to purpose. This connection is crucial in ensuring that every [...]
Bridging the Gap: Aligning Your Strategic & Financial Plans for Success Things are rarely predictable in the business world. Just when you think you've nailed your business plan, a curveball arrives, tossing your meticulously laid plans into the wind. We all remember 2020. The pandemic's arrival highlighted how quickly external forces can upend even the [...]
Stop Wasting Time and Money on Failing Projects Let’s face it: running a business, whether it’s a bustling city department, a thriving university, or a dynamic private enterprise, is a constant balancing act. You’re juggling priorities, managing resources, and striving to achieve ambitious goals. But amidst the chaos, a familiar feeling creeps in: the sinking [...]
Feature Focus – Updates to StrategyBlocks in August The latest enhancements are live in StrategyBlocks 6! The August release brings you powerful new table features and enhanced dashboard capabilities for a more intuitive and efficient experience. Table Views: Enhanced Organization and Flexibility Frozen Header Row: Couldn’t find the top row? Now you can. Easily keep [...]
Navigating the Market Maze: How the Strategy Clock Can Guide Your Business In today's hyper-competitive marketplace, standing out from the crowd is a constant struggle. With endless options available at a click, consumers are spoilt for choice, and businesses are left scrambling to find their edge. This is where the Strategy Clock, a timeless strategic [...]
Beyond the Numbers: Crafting KPIs That Actually Drive Growth We all know the importance of quantitative measurement in business. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are supposed to be the guiding lights, the north stars that keep us on track toward our goals. But too often, KPIs are chosen haphazardly, based on what's trendy or what competitors [...]
