Mike Cardus

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

In contrast to traditional problem-centric methods like SWOT, the N OISE analysis offers a powerful, solution-focused approach to strategic planning and organization development. Conclusion NOISE analysis, grounded in the principles of solution-focused thinking, offers a transformative way to approach strategic planning.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

JULY 14, 2022

Our reader poll today asks: How frequently does your organization reassess and renew its strategic plan? More than once a year 15.45% Once per year 40.16% Once every 2-3 years 17.37% Once every 4+ years 13.51% What’s a strategic plan? 13.51% What’s the right frequency? This is only the beginning of the thought.

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General Leadership

AUGUST 21, 2015

GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America's Most Trusted Leaders to You! The post Three Critical Questions for Strategic Planning appeared first on General Leadership. Read more at [link]. Henry Ford. … Read the rest.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

Navigating the complexities of leadership and management styles requires more than conventional wisdom; it requires a deep understanding of how different management styles impact an organization. Ichak Adizes provides a valuable framework that categorizes leadership into four distinct styles, each with unique strengths.

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Coaching Tip

DECEMBER 17, 2014

The Planning Process. Knowing what''s important to the leadership of the organization and what they want to see happen allows the leadership team to focus its energy and achieve sustained high performance in taking action. Completion of this Consolidated SWOT is the first step in a visioning process.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Today, organizations face multifaceted challenges that demand agile and decisive leadership. The increasing demand for interim executives reflects a broader shift toward flexible leadership models. By leveraging their extensive experience, interim executives deliver immediate impact while laying the groundwork for sustained success.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Effective leadership is vital in finance and is crucial in guiding organizations toward success in a rapidly changing business landscape. Navigating complex financial markets, making informed decisions, and driving profitability requires strong leadership that inspires and motivates teams to achieve their goals.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2016

If you’re frustrated by your organization’s current strategic planning and execution processes or the outcomes from that work, you’re not alone. Here are 10 changes needed to enable a wholesale paradigm shift in strategic planning and execution methods that will significantly improve your results: 1.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 15, 2024

In every forward-thinking organization, the need for thoughtful planning around key leadership roles is undeniable. Succession planning isn’t just about filling future vacancies—it’s about proactively shaping the future of the company with a plan.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Importance of CIO Leadership in the Modern Business Landscape In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, digital leadership has emerged as a critical factor for success. To start, it is essential to clearly define the specific traits and skills required for effective digital leadership within your organization.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Our reader poll today asks: How frequently do you update your strategic plan? We refresh more than once per year—13% We update it annually—43% We update every couple of years—19% We rarely refresh it—12% What’s a strategic plan?—13% —13% Regular strategy review.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

By crafting and implementing strategic plans, CSOs guide the organization toward achieving its objectives and adapting to industry changes. CSOs also play an irreplaceable and vital role in integrating data analytics, artificial intelligence, and other technologies into strategic planning, enhancing decision-making precision.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Understanding the Core Values of N2Growth Based in King of Prussia, PA, N2Growth is a global leadership consulting firm known for its cutting-edge developmental methodologies. Our leadership and coaching solutions are trailblazing and underpinned by a robust philosophy driven by a core set of values.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

To get better executive leadership support, ask for what you need. You have lots of great reasons to want better leadership support for your team. An executive visit can really help provide strategic context and reinforce important priorities. How do you ask for the leadership support you need without looking needy?

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Here's one more gem from the book -- the authors' recommendations for a six-step strategic planning process : Set an aspirational destination (derived from the mission and vision). Awhile back, I shared highlights from the useful book, First-Time Leader , by George Bradt and Gillian Davis.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Here's one more gem from the book -- the authors' recommendations for a six-step strategic planning process : Set an aspirational destination (derived from the mission and vision). Awhile back, I shared highlights from the useful book, First-Time Leader , by George Bradt and Gillian Davis.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2015

The traditional approach to strategic planning might be obsolete in this fast-paced, unpredictable world. But it does not mean that planning is useless. Creating a dynamic strategic plan will enable you to respond quickly and to be creatively proactive.

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Mike Cardus

AUGUST 4, 2019

Strategic Planning and Team Building with Student Government. Strategic Planning & Team Building with Student Government. Mike spent the day in Buffalo NY, leading strategic planning and team-building with SUNY Erie Community College Student Government.

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Lead from Within

JULY 11, 2024

In an age where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, its influence on leadership development is undeniable. According to Deloitte Insights, around 47% of companies are exploring or integrating AI into their operations, with leadership development being a growing area of focus.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 31, 2015

It’s been said that “a vision without a plan is just a dream. A plan without a vision is just drudgery. But a vision with a plan can change the world.” Read my latest post over at About.com to learn the 7 basic elements of a strategic plan : vision, mission, SWOT analysis, core values, goals, objectives, and action plans.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Balancing leadership strategy and tactics is critical for leaders at every level of an organization. When you embrace effective leadership strategy and tactics, they’ll work together to help you, your teams, and organization thrive. But they are both vital to your success and don’t have to be complicated.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The Importance of Healthcare Leadership in Executive Search Processes Effective leadership is imperative in the healthcare industry, where the well-being of individuals rests in capable hands. Through comprehensive assessments and interviews, these firms evaluate candidates’ qualifications, leadership styles, and cultural fit.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This underscores executive leaders’ need to integrate data analytics into their strategic planning to achieve superior business outcomes. Incorporating data-driven decisions into strategic plans requires converting raw data into actionable insights.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

MAY 12, 2021

When strategic planning, a SWOT helps you define your business strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. A useful tool you can use to assess the environment you’re competing in is called the SWOT analysis. SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. And typically, it’s drawn on a grid.

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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? Leadership Styles.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Transitioning to a Digital-First Approach Adopting a digital-first methodology signifies a fundamental shift where technology and data become central to decision-making and strategic planning. Leadership capabilities are paramount, as the CDO must inspire and guide teams through transformative changes.

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LDRLB

MARCH 26, 2012

Last May, I wrote a post entitled “Save a Tree, Stop Strategic Planning.” I still think those plans look really pretty on bookshelves. I still think Greenpeace should protest the number of trees killed each year by producing strategic plans. Does that plan even recoup the cost of making it?

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 4, 2021

Welcome to the May 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Marcia Reynolds of Covisioning Transformational Leadership provided Stop Saying Stupid Things.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Strategic leadership means leading for today, tomorrow, and beyond. When environmental changes accelerate, a strategic leadership approach becomes essential. Having a great plan that doesn’t translate into what team members do in their work every day is a waste of the paper it’s printed on.

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The Empowered Buisness

JUNE 16, 2015

The following article — Time is Money: The 3 Different Approaches to Strategic Planning — was written by Gabriel Najera — Founder, Najera Consulting Group. Time is Money: The 3 Different Approaches to Strategic Planning. Who has the time do a strategic plan with so much work to do?”

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 3, 2021

Leadership can come in a moment when you need it. If you Google leadership resources, you will find 807,000,000 results. Narrow your search by focusing on one leadership element, but you will still find a large number. Now that you know you are a leader, what is at the core of your leadership? A mentor you have gained.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

Strategic Planning for Next-Gen Digital Changes To fully take advantage of emerging technologies, businesses need to include strategic planning in their operations. Strategic planning for future digital advancements requires a long-term vision, flexibility, and a readiness to adapt.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 3, 2024

AI holds the potential to revolutionize our work, transforming leadership roles and responsibilities. Ethical considerations and responsible leadership: As AI permeates the workplace, leaders must tackle ethical concerns that arise from its use. Artificial Intelligence promises to revolutionize work and reshape leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 16, 2019

Twelve years after launching culture change consulting services, I am finally sitting down to write about six defining values of a leadership culture. No surprise that all six values rise and fall on leadership. Here are six leadership values that impact culture: Leadership Cares. Leadership Alignment.

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LDRLB

MAY 31, 2011

Is strategic planning dead? How many leaders have read a strategic plan, fallen asleep, woken up hoping you didn’t snore too loud, and then tried to get through it and fill your part of the boxes in? Strategic plans read like Ikea directions. And that is my main frustration with strategic planning.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Interim executives are experienced professionals who can step in to fill a sudden leadership gap, manage a crisis, guide a merger, or spearhead a new initiative. This strategic process ensures that the proper leader is placed at the helm of an enterprise at the right time, keeping the business performance and growth objectives on track.

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Mike Cardus

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

– Because of inadequate planning, panic from being over budget, and the need to hurry up because the completion date has been extended too many times – the results are poor…Because NO-ONE Planned! Strategic planning is necessary part of every Managers life. THIS WILL FIX THAT. Contact Mike today phone 1-716-629-3678.

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