An Integrated Framework for Strategic Execution I do enjoy a great diagram, especially a visual framework or a methodology. I have seen many well constructed diagrammatic frameworks covering various aspects of business strategy including planning, execution, delivery, values, outcomes etc…. But they can be a bit dull and, on occasion, overly academic! I am always [...]
StrategyBlocks new Features Release - July We are always grateful to receive enhancement feedback from customers. It helps us to improve the overall product experience through the addition of great new features and functionality. We’d like to introduce 9 new features and describe their purpose and value. Feature News Popup When new features are added [...]
The Art of Strategy Recently I have been working with a new customer to model their business strategy, and I am delighted with how it has turned out. Why is this such an effective strategic model? It has two important things; balance and symmetry. Benefits of Balance Firstly, there is an excellent parent to child [...]
StrategyBlocks Releases the Kanban Blocks Board A brief history of Kanban “Kanban” is a Japanese word, it means “signboard” and we often see it implemented as columns of stacked Post-it notes on an office window. Its origins can be traced back to the ’40s where Toyota developed a system to manage the production process in [...]
Accelerate Strategic Portfolio Management with Metrics Zone Cloud Connect for Microsoft Project We recently shared ways that you can elevate your strategy planning using Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM). Simply stated, SPM is the difference between having a vision and having a plan to execute on that vision. SPM can be the defining factor for a [...]
Transformational Strategic Execution: Building Team Commitment Transformational Strategic Execution Transformational Strategic Execution (TSE) is a modern approach to addressing the problems often associated with operationalizing strategic plans and visions. It is separated in 4 facets of transformational management thinking; Presenting strategy as a picture for clear communication Building organizational commitment and readiness for change Embracing [...]
Elevating Strategy Planning through Strategic Portfolio Management Here at StrategyBlocks we talk a lot about creating a strategic plan for your business and making it actionable. For many companies, that’s actually the easy part. Organizations with a vision can do this well - they understand their strategy and what is driving it. They know how [...]
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 [...]
Is Organizational Commitment The New Gold Standard? The age of digital disruption has changed much more than just the way companies incorporate technology or deliver goods and services to customers. It’s also changed the way we think about the places we work and our relationship to our colleagues and the brands we represent. Practically gone [...]
