Strategic Planning and Management Insights

JUNE 18, 2024

Explore how SME Strategy partnered with Cascadia Consulting to develop a successful marketing strategy for fleet electrification.

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Epicflow

JULY 4, 2024

In project management, competing priorities denote situations in which various project tasks, goals, and requirements compete for limited resources (employees, budget, and time). Risk management vs. innovation. Why is it important to manage competing priorities? Let’s figure it out in the article. Quality vs. cost.

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Consulting Success

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

In this episode, Christian Stadler talks with host Michael Zipursky about the winning business strategies you can use to grow, adapt, and beat your competition. Christian is the Professor of Strategic Management at Warwick Business School. One exercise is the nightmare.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 17, 2024

Hundreds of articles have been written on strategy, each with an author that presents a unique perspective from years of paradigm-shaking experience. Some even “reinvent the wheel” by rejecting past concepts altogether and introducing an entirely new way of thinking about strategy.

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

From financial planning to operational upkeep, implementing the right strategies during fall can help businesses stay ahead of the curve and ensure sustained success. Find out here about fall business maintenance strategies. Get tips from business experts here on business management for the fall season.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

In this article, we will start to unravel the mysteries surrounding hedge funds, exploring their nature, workings, and the strategies they employ to generate profits. This relative lack of regulation allows hedge fund managers to implement complex investment strategies and respond quickly to market opportunities.

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Strategic Planning and Management Insights

MARCH 6, 2023

SME Strategy is a strategy consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations align their teams and operations around a shared vision, mission, values, goals, and action plans. However, without a data strategy , the likelihood of achieving successful outcomes is greatly diminished.

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Girard Training Solutions

AUGUST 26, 2024

Employees who trust their managers, for example, are more likely to stop looking for other jobs, so cultivating trust in your teams could save you lost productivity from staffing gaps, as well as recruiting and onboarding, time, and budget. One manager had a habit of lambasting people in team meetings.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 24, 2024

Diversify Revenue Streams One fundamental strategy for business resilience is to diversify revenue streams. Adopt Conservative Financial Management Maintaining the financial health of a business is paramount if one hopes to thrive during periods of economic challenge. He studied Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University.

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LSA Global

JUNE 10, 2024

Talent Management Strategies for Retaining Key Employees Retaining key employees matters. Yet, many leaders still struggle with high turnover rates because some talent management strategies for retaining key employees are more effective than others.

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Clarity Consultants

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Let’s explore effective strategies for designing training programs that capture your audience’s attention and ensure knowledge retention. Leverage Interactive Technologies One of the most effective training strategies is incorporating interactive technologies such as gamification, simulations, and virtual reality (VR).

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Effective Managers

JULY 22, 2024

Effective communication is a cornerstone of successful management. In today’s dynamic workplace, managers must master various communication strategies to lead their teams effectively. Managers should actively listen to their team members, showing empathy and understanding.

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Effective Managers

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Key Strategies for Building and Maintaining Strong Client Relationships Effective client relationship management is crucial for the long-term success of any business. This blog outlines key strategies for building and maintaining strong client relationships. Key Strategies for Building Strong Client Relationships 1.

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Harvard Business

JULY 12, 2024

Master those small decisions and before you know it, you’ll overcome the obstacles as you pursue your strategy with greater clarity, determination, and ultimately success. The author presents six ways to incorporate strategy into your daily practices.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 2, 2023

years in management consulting, I transitioned to a Fortune 50 US company in an internal strategy role. Before outlining the benefits of internal strategy, I want to highlight a few things: I generally enjoyed my time as a consultant and view the firm I left with high regard. Internal strategy isn’t for everyone.

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Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

The post Strategy, Simplified appeared first on Management Consulted. What will cause us, as we navigate the daunting gap between good and great, to succeed or fail? Honestly, I don’t know. Books have been written on the topic, and … Continued.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 1, 2024

Companies that integrate the cost of capital into their strategy and planning reap real benefits. With the cost of capital back to normal levels, it’s simply irresponsible not to make it a management discipline that changes the way you do business. When something is cheap, people waste it.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 8, 2022

I initially started out my career in management consulting, exited to an internal strategy team in industry, and pivoted back to consulting. This two part article series will provide valuable perspective for those who are considering internal strategy teams as their next career option as I unveil my personal thoughts and experiences.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 15, 2024

Successful designers understand the importance of working within cross-functional teams of developers, product managers, and other stakeholders. The post Software Design: Strategies for Sustained Excellence first appeared on Tom Spencer. Collaborating in Cross-Functional Teams Software design is a collaborative process.

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LSA Global

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Why Corporate Strategy is a Verb: Driving Focused Action for Business Success Some leaders mistakenly think of corporate strategy as a grand plan conceived during a strategy retreat that is locked in place. This static perspective, however, limits the potential of what corporate strategy can and should be.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In the author’s experience running dozens of web development and content projects, there are three key areas for hybrid project managers to think about: How to plan and kick off the project with the right people and expectations, how to set up tools so everyone can use them, and how to use meetings effectively.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 31, 2023

Whether you’re a busy professional, a student, or an entrepreneur, time management is a crucial skill for anyone looking to increase their productivity. Effective time management involves an ongoing and regular process of organising your schedule so that time is allocated to all of the important aspects of your life.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 15, 2022

This article continues on from Part 1 , in which I shared some of my experiences of working with an internal strategy team at a large financial institution, and some of the main projects and activities I undertook. In this article, we will explore the 7 main differences between internal strategy and management consulting.

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Business Consulting Agency

OCTOBER 16, 2024

This guide explores the essential strategies for distributing products within the United States, covering the different distribution channels, logistical considerations, and how to optimize processes for cost-efficiency and market reach. A well-structured distribution strategy helps businesses maximize reach and efficiency.

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Johanna Rothman

JULY 22, 2021

I keep seeing managers confuse the strategic and tactical. Worse, many of these managers also want business agility. Strategy Occurs At Several Levels. I see strategy necessary at these management levels: Organizational strategy, to define the value the organization offers to the employees, customers, and other stakeholders.

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Effective Managers

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

It’s important for managers to understand that not all conflict is harmful; some conflicts can lead to positive outcomes like better ideas and solutions. The key is to manage conflicts constructively. Strategies for Conflict Resolution Promote Open Communication : Encourage open and honest communication among team members.

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Effective Managers

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

It’s important for managers to understand that not all conflict is harmful; some conflicts can lead to positive outcomes like better ideas and solutions. The key is to manage conflicts constructively. Strategies for Conflict Resolution Promote Open Communication : Encourage open and honest communication among team members.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 5, 2023

Military strategy has long been a source of wisdom for the field of business, inspiring countless comparisons. This article will consider three examples from military history that can examined to better understand competitive strategy in the business arena. Similarly, businesses can employ speed to gain a first-mover advantage.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Many managers view strategy as a complex subject, but at its essence it boils down to three questions: Where are we now? Where do we want to go? What is a credible path to get there? To successfully use these questions to chart a course, people must be brutally honest with themselves about where they are now.

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Clarity Consultants

JUNE 28, 2023

Explore the importance of continuous learning in the corporate world and uncover strategies for companies to encourage skill development among their workforce. Encourage managers and leaders to prioritize learning, provide resources for skill development, and recognize and reward employees who actively pursue learning initiatives.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 27, 2024

It’s insufficient to just share the goals and objectives of your strategy and hope implementation will succeed.

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