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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Coaching Tip

DECEMBER 17, 2014

It is recommended that this anonymous composite SWOT be distributed in a strategic planning meeting; that allows for confirming what the leadership team jointly agrees to in their combined perceptions. Here is a summary of the strategic planning process: . First step (the intangibles): .

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Digital technology has become a guiding light in these uncertain times, taking on a more prominent role in companies’ strategic plans. Technology, therefore, is not merely a convenient tool but an essential commodity that requires strategic allocation and management in the modern business landscape.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 2, 2024

With the right approach, a well-planned seasonal marketing campaign can lead to significant growth for your store. Plan and Start Your Campaign Early Timing is crucial for seasonal marketing. This guide will walk you through how to effectively execute seasonal campaigns to maximize returns.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

MAY 12, 2021

When strategic planning, a SWOT helps you define your business strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. As far as opportunities and threats, they can either be internal or external market-facing opportunities and threats. SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This role requires a deep understanding of market dynamics, consumer behavior, and technological trends, enabling the organization to adapt to changes and lead them. These efforts have resulted in personalized marketing and improved operational efficiency, underscoring the tangible benefits of a digital-first strategy.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 17, 2014

How many times have you heard or even said, “Is that market attractive to us”? We look at the markets we’re in, the markets our competitors are in, maybe even some that are new and wonder if they are/could be good for our business. We may even think of creating or segmenting in a new [.]

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Strategic Planning and Decision-Making: Entrepreneurs benefit from coaches who guide them in developing strategic plans that account for market trends, competition, and industry dynamics. Market trends constantly evolve, and staying ahead of the curve is crucial.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Understanding the Role of a Chief Commercial Officer The Chief Commercial Officer stands at the intersection of market opportunity and organizational capability. Entrusted with driving commercial strategy, this leader leverages company resources to maximize market impact and revenue growth. Leadership qualities are paramount.

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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? by Gary Cohen.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

This position is often seen as the linchpin of a company’s commercial strategy, controlling marketing, sales, and customer service efforts to achieve optimal success. In addition, the CCO manages and implements strategies to drive revenue growth, break into new market segments, and foster customer engagement.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

Emerging Technologies Shaping the Future Emerging tech like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are revolutionizing the digital landscape and already have numerous applications in the market. Strategic planning for future digital advancements requires a long-term vision, flexibility, and a readiness to adapt.

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Next Level Blog

APRIL 4, 2023

For instance, I was talking recently with a woman who has recently been promoted to the senior most customer facing position in her geographic market in the U.S. She, too, is now the ambassador for her company in that market. Stay Visible – When you’re the ambassador, you’re always on stage.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 31, 2024

The Impact of Interim Management on Business Continuity In a rapidly evolving business landscape shaped by technology and market shifts, interim executives provide crucial stability. As a result, they can provide customized interim executive solutions that effectively address the specific challenges that each organization is currently facing.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 16, 2015

Guest post from Patrick Thean : In business, a leader’s ability to strategically plan for the company’s future is of the highest importance. Your company will not be successful if you don’t have the strategies and execution plans in place to reach your objectives. Great plans stem from great planning sessions.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Employees and investors are unlikely to read your business plan if it’s long-winded and tedious. Use a list format to present your marketing aims, mission statement, objectives, strategies and action plan. You should refresh and check in with your business plan every few months or so. Update and change it.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 17, 2024

They can quickly assess the situation, devise strategic plans, and implement necessary changes, thus ensuring business continuity and minimizing disruption. Championed for their objective and fresh perspective, interim leaders can challenge existing paradigms, drive innovation, and facilitate transformative growth.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

Additionally, the entrepreneur must constantly adapt to rapidly changing market conditions and emerging trends, which requires a high degree of agility and resilience. This means they must possess diverse skills and knowledge, from finance and marketing to operations and human resources.

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CO2

AUGUST 15, 2013

by Gary Cohen When doing a strategic plan, you may be faced with mountains of data. How you use the data from many different surveys is critical to the outcome of your strategic plan. Strategic Planning. Customer and Market Focus. Executive Coaching Judge Style Leading Organizations Planning'

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 31, 2024

This multifaceted role combines marketing, sales, and customer service expertise to drive sustainable growth and profitability. The CCO’s primary focus is on strategic planning and execution. The CCO helps create a growth-focused business environment by adapting to dynamic market conditions.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As a leader, you can harness these tools to gain a deeper understanding of your organization’s performance, market trends, and customer behavior. 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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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The Chief Revenue Officer does more than just come up with bold strategic plans. They’re also hands-on in putting those plans into action, ensuring everything runs smoothly, and keeping a close eye on progress to make adjustments when needed. In this role, industry experience isn’t just a bonus—it’s a crucial asset.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 13, 2024

By strategically focusing on all revenue-related aspects, they bring cohesion to sales, customer relationship management, revenue management, marketing, and customer service. 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

JULY 17, 2024

CROs oversee marketing, sales, and customer relationship teams to ensure they work together effectively. Their deep understanding of current market trends and customer behavior is the foundation for creating revenue strategies that align with the company’s main goals.

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LDRLB

JUNE 30, 2011

I recently wrote two posts criticizing strategic planning. While Self wasn’t directly critiquing strategic planning (SP), that “tragic erosion of deep engagement&# is an articulate description of many strategy plans as well. John Bell wrote a great post called “Why Mission Statements Suck”.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 18, 2024

Decision-makers use data to analyze trends, understand market dynamics, and forecast future developments. High-quality data ensures smooth operations by providing reliable information that enhances planning, coordination, and execution of tasks. Risk Management Risk management is another domain where data quality is crucial.

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In the CEO Afterlife

JUNE 26, 2011

Should the Strategic Plan Rest in Peace? At one time, business executives believed that strategic planning was the answer to all of their problems. Today, many are questioning the strategic plan’s usefulness. Involvement of Strategic Planning Consultants. In the CEO Afterlife. Leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

The Evolving Role of the CMO Previously, a Chief Marketing Officer’s or CMO role mainly involved traditional marketing activities like brand management, public relations, and market research. Yet, when carried out adeptly, it results in holistic and sustainable marketing strategies.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

The fast pace of technological advancements, business growth, and market changes demands technology leaders to possess agility in thought that enables them to anticipate changes before they occur. As they tackle complex challenges, leaders must demonstrate the capacity to think critically, analyze situations, and develop effective solutions.

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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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LDRLB

JUNE 14, 2011

A few weeks back, Tim Vanderpyl wrote a post about strategic planning. It generated some great debate on LeaderLab and Twitter about the usefulness of strategic planning and we invited Ryan Olsen to write a response to Tim. of Business Administration with an emphasis on Marketing at the University of Nevada, Reno.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 31, 2024

All departments responsible for generating revenue, such as sales, marketing, customer relations, pricing, and revenue management, are typically overseen by the CRO. As a starting point, it is important to grasp the company’s current market position, short-term and long-term business objectives, and strategies to achieve these goals.

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LDRLB

JULY 28, 2011

I am delighted that so many readers have asked for details of the content that goes into the 1-Page Strategic Plan. Start with deep strategic thought and the right conviction. The strategic plan is not the annual budget. Leaders with a ‘do-more-of-the-same but better’ attitude are destined for mediocrity.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

Strategic Planning: Implementing structured approaches to achieve organizational goals. Sandberg’s expertise in operational management and strategic planning was crucial in scaling Facebook’s operations and implementing robust processes to support its rapid growth.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The CEO also balances immediate needs with long-term goals, transforming strategic ideas into actions everyone can support. Whether expanding into new markets, managing crises, or driving innovation , they bring insight and clarity, combining data with intuition. Every CEO’s impact is most visible in company decision-making.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 20, 2024

Navigating the entrepreneurial landscape demands innovative thinking, strategic planning, and a keen understanding of the market. Clearly articulate this value in your marketing efforts to attract and retain customers who resonate with your vision. Stay informed about trends, market changes, and emerging technologies.

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leaderCommunicator

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

So leaders – driven by market demands, changing customer preferences, and pressure for greater efficiencies, higher profits, and rapid growth – continue to push their employees to keep changing. Employees end up feeling burned out and checked out, and the change plans often falter.

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