Dissecting Success: The Anatomy of a Powerful Strategic Review An Imperfect Market In a perfect market, regular reviews of business strategy wouldn't be necessary. A truly dynamic strategic plan would continuously adapt as successful programs of work are completed. New initiatives would constantly be added, keeping the plan fresh. StrategyBlocks, a strategic enablement platform, supports [...]
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 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? 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 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 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 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 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  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  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 [...]
