Mike Cardus

DECEMBER 17, 2013

For the 3rd year in a row I had the pleasure of facilitating Biel’s Document Management Strategic Plan. We provide innovative document management solutions using digital and microfilm technology. Strategic Planning Objectives: Develop strategic plan for 2014+. Gather ideas from key staff.

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Strategic Planning Document Planning Management 111

CO2

MAY 24, 2013

A dear friend of mine came over a few months ago for a glass of wine and asked me, “What’s the half-life of a strategic plan ?” ” Why is it that strategic plans start to lose their value so quickly? How can leaders boost the half-life of their strategic plans? by Gary Cohen.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 9, 2022

We’re seeing more offsites, leadership training kickoffs, executive leadership workshops, and team innovation events. We see a renewed commitment to strategic planning groups. We talk a lot about innovation, change, and small day-to-day micro innovations that lead to bigger, better company cultures.

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Mike Cardus

DECEMBER 14, 2012

Planning requires people in companies to make their best guess on what to focus on and what not to focus on. Taking some time to frame the planning is a way that asks people to think in real work, while allowing them to reach for ‘miracle solutions’ is something I have found effective. On to the Inquiry. image by reenyman. _.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As organizations increasingly rely on technology to drive growth and innovation, the role of digital leaders has become paramount. Additionally, the CIO must champion innovation and promote a culture of continuous learning and adaptation, ensuring that the organization remains agile despite constant technological advancements.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Their adept conceptualization and execution of strategic plans are crucial to ensuring a company’s longevity and success. A strong operational understanding forms the basis of a CCO’s role, facilitating a balance between strategic planning and effective execution.

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The Practical Leader

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Like the weather, many leaders talk about agility and innovation, but few managers do much about it. Unlike the weather, there’s a great deal managers can do about building agile and innovative cultures. These four innovation stages aren’t neat and orderly. Make sure it’s balanced with innovation and growth.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Digital communication is an innovative industry that businesses need to invest in! Two-thirds of managers reported an increase in productivity from their remote workers. Video conferences are great for having a personal face-to-face meeting without the added travel cost. Going green is becoming more important.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Pisani encourages leaders to prioritize creativity and innovation by hiring the right people and fostering a culture of continuous learning and testing. The CEO details how balancing life, social responsibility, and an innovative remote work environment contributed to their success.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

A high premium is placed on collaboration, with the understanding that pooling diverse perspectives encourages innovation and creativity. The best leaders can influence their team’s behavior and work ethics, promoting a positive atmosphere that encourages productivity and innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Additionally, they must be able to adapt and innovate in response to changing financial regulations and market conditions, ensuring the long-term success of their organizations. As finance executives retire or move on to new opportunities, organizations must have a strategic plan to identify and groom potential successors.

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Mike Cardus

DECEMBER 12, 2012

Having a solid strategic plan will allow your company and team to flourish and accomplish needed results. Contact Mike to schedule a strategic planning meeting that will deliver results and engaged staff that are part-of the plan. You must have a format and a process that is effective. NOISE Analysis.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

Whether an entrepreneur requires guidance in strategic planning, communication skills, decision-making, or resilience building, it is the responsibility of the coach to identify these areas and design a comprehensive coaching plan that addresses their specific needs.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 13, 2011

As a result of our conversation, I decided to dust-off an old post, give it a few updates, and pass along my thoughts, which can be best summarized as “ Ideas Don’t Equal Innovation. “ It is my hope to help dispel the myth that ideas are inherently good things.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 24, 2024

Defining the Key Elements of a Strategic Succession Strategy A robust succession plan depends on thorough strategic planning and preparation. Incorporating Diversity in Strategic Succession Planning Diversity integration in succession planning is a driving force for organizational growth.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Today’s business leaders are faced with many challenges: intense competition, increased regulation, and the need for constant innovation. Organization Fitness : Ability to create the appropriate business structure, evolve the business model, develop talent while planning for succession, and innovate.

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How To Strategic Planning Strategic Fit Competitive Advantage 113

Mike Cardus

MAY 15, 2022

Even when the value statements and the strategic plans are helpful and supportive of people plus company needs, they still have to happen through people. Novelty and innovation emerge through people acting and sharing. The post How do novelty and innovation emerge within an organization?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

It is now expected that a CMO strikes a harmony between pioneering innovation and maintaining commercial acumen, a balance intrinsic to the realization of substantial business growth. Today’s CMOs are not just marketers but visionaries who strategically leverage creativity with technology to drive commercial success.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 1, 2024

At the heart of every successful business enterprise is the unmistakable influence of a Chief Operating Officer– they oversee daily operations, improve processes, and promote innovation and transformation. At each stage, we utilize innovative tools, data-driven insights, and our extensive network of industry connections.

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Mike Cardus

MARCH 11, 2013

I had the honor and pleasure of facilitating the University at Buffalo School of Social Work 5 year strategic planning session. We are planning on having the 5 Year Strategic Plan done in about 8 to 10 months. The outcomes from our Strategic Planning Time: Develop thematic goals for the next 5 years.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 2, 2021

The authors point out that present-forward thinking innovation at most organizations is mostly incremental improvements to what they are already doing. These needed capabilities become your innovation portfolio. Set up an organizational model that protects breakthrough innovation teams from the countervailing influences of the core.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Embracing innovative tools and technologies is no longer optional; it’s a strategic imperative. Predicting Analytics for Strategic Planning: AI can predict future trends and outcomes based on historical data, providing you with valuable insights for strategic planning.

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Strategic Planning How To Ethics Competitive Advantage 154

CO2

DECEMBER 28, 2010

When your strategy is so ingrained into the culture do you still need to list it as a strategy in your strategic plan ? Does Nordstrom’s have to say that they will be known for exceptional service in their strategic plan each year or is it so ingrained in the culture that it does not have to be said any longer.

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CO2

DECEMBER 23, 2010

Recently, when working with clients to bring the strategic planning process out of the board room and into mail room, we brought to life Motivation 2.0. Every company can implement strategic planning by involving all or many employees at every level. How far do you reach with your strategic planning?

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 13, 2024

With an undeniable impact on decision-making processes, they aid in creating strategic plans, setting realistic targets, and instituting mechanisms to track performance. Their capacity to understand and leverage various market dynamics aids an organization in navigating an ever-changing business environment.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Today’s COO wears many hats and is instrumental in executing corporate strategy, fostering innovation, driving technological integration, and steering the company toward its goals with insightful leadership. One such groundbreaking technique is the application of AI and machine learning, which have reshaped traditional processes.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 17, 2024

More specifically, within 14 chapters, Martin explores his recommended new ways of thinking about: Competition Stakeholders Customers Strategy Data Knowledge Work Corporate Functions Planning Execution Talent Innovation Capital Investment Mergers and Acquisitions Roger L. Martin : Strategy and planning are entirely different.

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Rogers Strategic Planning Strategy Planning 109

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Concurrently, a culture of continuous learning and improvement and an open-minded approach to change can catalyze efficiency, spark innovation, and enhance competitiveness. Moreover, influential leaders enhance performance by fostering an environment with innovation, learning, and growth.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 14, 2013

Mike Brown, the founder of the Kansas City, MO company called, The Brainzooming Group , encourages business leaders to solicit feedback from their customers when creating a strategic plan.

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Mills Scofield

APRIL 30, 2023

They are the epitome of how to create an amazing strategic plan that achieves their mission and vision in innovative ways will (hopefully) make them no longer needed. SHFB has piloted and validated innovative food distribution models, such as putting pantries in local public schools - a huge success.

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Banking Constraint Strategic Planning Retail 172

Lead Change Blog

JUNE 2, 2014

Author information Deborah Mills-Scofield Deb Mills-Scofield has her own consultancy helping organizations create and implement highly actionable, adaptable, measurable, and profitable innovation-based strategic plans. Deb also is a Partner at Glengary LLC, an early-stage Venture Capital firm in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 22, 2014

Author information Deborah Mills-Scofield Deb Mills-Scofield has her own consultancy helping organizations create and implement highly actionable, adaptable, measurable, and profitable innovation-based strategic plans. Deb also is a Partner at Glengary LLC, an early-stage Venture Capital firm in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 22, 2014

Author information Deborah Mills-Scofield Deb Mills-Scofield has her own consultancy helping organizations create and implement highly actionable, adaptable, measurable, and profitable innovation-based strategic plans. Deb also is a Partner at Glengary LLC, an early-stage Venture Capital firm in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Education Strategic Planning Innovation Globalization 292

CO2

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Far from being mere administrative support, executive assistants are pivotal in driving the strategic agenda , managing critical relationships, and fostering an environment of efficiency and innovation. When these professionals are empowered, they become catalysts for efficiency, innovation, and strategic thinking.

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Execution Skills Succession Case Study 158

Lead Change Blog

APRIL 15, 2014

Author information Deborah Mills-Scofield Deb Mills-Scofield has her own consultancy helping organizations create and implement highly actionable, adaptable, measurable, and profitable innovation-based strategic plans. Deb also is a Partner at Glengary LLC, an early-stage Venture Capital firm in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 17, 2014

Author information Deborah Mills-Scofield Deb Mills-Scofield has her own consultancy helping organizations create and implement highly actionable, adaptable, measurable, and profitable innovation-based strategic plans. Deb also is a Partner at Glengary LLC, an early-stage Venture Capital firm in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Marketing Strategic Planning Leadership Development Innovation 291

Lead Change Blog

MAY 7, 2014

Author information Deborah Mills-Scofield Deb Mills-Scofield has her own consultancy helping organizations create and implement highly actionable, adaptable, measurable, and profitable innovation-based strategic plans. Deb also is a Partner at Glengary LLC, an early-stage Venture Capital firm in Cleveland, Ohio.

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