N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Understanding the Evolving Role of a Chief Operating Officer In the ever-evolving world of business, the role of a Chief Operating Officer (COO) is undergoing numerous transformations. Their role expands beyond mere efficient operations, reaching into complex problem-solving, organizational design, and corporate transformation.

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COO Operations Chief Operating Officer Strategy 221

Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Leaders and managers often struggle with the difference between strategy and tactics or vision and operations. That’s the danger of focusing on strategy or vision (the trail ahead) to the exclusion of the operational and management realities you face today (the ground beneath your feet). The Danger of Focusing Only on Strategy.

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Tactics Strategy Leadership Morale 557

Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2013

Author information Dr. Ross Wirth Strategic Planning & Organizational Change Consultant - - 30+ years working in strategic and operational planning, often leading organizational change initiatives. Now working to help organizations prepare and implement strategic plans and develop leaders at all levels.

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Strategic Planning Advice Consultative Planning 311

Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Author information Dr. Ross Wirth Strategic Planning & Organizational Change Consultant - - 30+ years working in strategic and operational planning, often leading organizational change initiatives. Now working to help organizations prepare and implement strategic plans and develop leaders at all levels.

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Resistance Strategic Planning Consultative Planning 306

Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Author information Dr. Ross Wirth Strategic Planning & Organizational Change Consultant - - 30+ years working in strategic and operational planning, often leading organizational change initiatives. Now working to help organizations prepare and implement strategic plans and develop leaders at all levels.

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Strategic Planning Consultative Planning Operations 300

Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 3, 2014

Author information Dr. Ross Wirth Strategic Planning & Organizational Change Consultant - - 30+ years working in strategic and operational planning, often leading organizational change initiatives. Now working to help organizations prepare and implement strategic plans and develop leaders at all levels.

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Development Strategic Planning Leadership Development Consultative 300

The Practical Leader

JULY 21, 2021

I recently had a call with a CEO about facilitating a strategic planning retreat this fall with 15 of their top leaders. Looking at the fairly typical approach they’ve used before, four common strategic planning problems immediately popped out: The agenda was loaded with about 17 reviews and updates.

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Strategic Planning Planning How To Review 126

Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 13, 2014

Author information Dr. Ross Wirth Strategic Planning & Organizational Change Consultant - - 30+ years working in strategic and operational planning, often leading organizational change initiatives. Now working to help organizations prepare and implement strategic plans and develop leaders at all levels.

Strategic Planning 295

Strategic Planning Case Study Objective Consultative 295

Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 30, 2014

Author information Dr. Ross Wirth Strategic Planning & Organizational Change Consultant - - 30+ years working in strategic and operational planning, often leading organizational change initiatives. Now working to help organizations prepare and implement strategic plans and develop leaders at all levels.

Strategic Planning 290

Strategic Planning Leadership Development Consultative Planning 290

Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 22, 2014

Author information Dr. Ross Wirth Strategic Planning & Organizational Change Consultant - - 30+ years working in strategic and operational planning, often leading organizational change initiatives. Now working to help organizations prepare and implement strategic plans and develop leaders at all levels.

Strategic Planning 289

Strategic Planning Leadership Development Motivation Consultative 289

N2Growth Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Operating in the upper echelons of talent acquisition, executive search sifts through a talent pool rich in skills and leadership attributes and diverse in thought, ideas, and execution strategies. The use of interim executives offers a strategic advantage from an operational perspective.

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Execution Quality Emotional Intelligence Crisis 372

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. Digital tools and AI/ML allow businesses to thrive in an unpredictable economy by strengthening financial stability and enhancing operational efficiency.

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Crisis Management Crisis Management Uncertainty 414

Lead Change Blog

APRIL 26, 2021

Recently, I was engaged to lead a strategic planning exercise for a company navigating challenges resulting from the Covid pandemic. Armed with these insights, I developed a service proposal that described how we would work together in creating a strategic plan and implementing a strategic management process.

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Process Power Strategic Planning Proposal 214

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. This is the break from day-to-day operations; it is the organization’s future.

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Strategic Planning Planning Real Estate Brand 124

N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

The Current Digital Landscape Today’s digital landscape is constantly changing, revolutionizing how businesses and industries operate. Extensive networks, data streams, and state-of-the-art digital technologies are increasingly becoming the foundation of modern operational strategies.

Disruptive Innovation 259

Disruptive Innovation Strategic Planning Supply Chain Contingency Plans 259

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2016

I like to call this collection of systems the organization’s “ Human Operating System.” ” Your firm’s Human Operating System is, of course, informed by your vision , enabled by your strategic plans and is translated into company culture.

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Operations System Human Capital Strategic Planning 150

Terry Starbucker

OCTOBER 30, 2011

Consequently this impatience doesn’t usually produce great results in the workplace, especially when it comes to strategic planning or long, drawn out tasks. As I complete my monthly, quarterly and yearly strategic planning for my retail operations, I break down each larger strategy to tactics and then actions.

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Strategic Planning Management Tactics Retail 288

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The Chief Operating Officer is an organization’s powerhouse, ensuring every process and experience in your business runs like a well-oiled machine. This key executive monitors daily operations, ensuring efficient and effective methods. Strategic Thinking: Crafting and executing effective strategies to drive growth.

COO 365

COO Chief Operating Officer Operations Efficiency 365

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

While this is understandable, it is nonetheless naive, and it constitutes a major flaw in the business logic of most strategic plans. This is so much the case that the most often overlooked aspect of strategic planning is adequately addressing contingencies as part of the planning process.

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Contingency Plans Planning Blog Ryan 360

Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

It manifests through helping shape a continually evolving organizational paradigm while operating effectively in the current environment. Vision is distilled into actionable priorities, which become the day-to-day operating plan guiding all team members in performing their work. Strategies are bundles of activities.

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Class Strategy Leadership Strategic Planning 270

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The Importance of a Strong Chief Commercial Officer in Business A robust Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) plays an instrumental role in businesses, providing strategic supervision, guidance, and management of all aspects of commercial operations.

Trends 374

Trends Business Model Execution Marketing 374

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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Strategic Planning Planning Fashion Consultative 100

N2Growth Blog

MAY 30, 2017

Strategic Planning: This program crafts a strategic plan and ongoing strategy execution process, which identifies the initiatives required to move the organization form its current state to the achievement of its long-term vision. The 7 programs include: 1.

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Strategic Planning Long-term Organizational Behavior Technology 236

Strategy Driven

MAY 22, 2024

In 2024, strategic planning remains a critical driver for business growth. Effective strategic planning requires skilled professionals who can analyze market trends, integrate digital solutions, champion sustainability, and manage financial risks.

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Strategic Planning Planning Trends Customer Loyalty 79

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

An interim Chief Technology Officer could be brought in to oversee the implementation of new technological systems, ensuring that the transition enhances operational efficiency without disrupting ongoing projects. Interim executives were essential in navigating these issues, from restructuring operations to implementing new digital platforms.

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Objective Consultative Execution Strategic Planning 195

N2Growth Blog

JULY 21, 2016

Implementation Plateaus – The strategic plan growing out of the Vision Story will prioritize and group key initiatives into multiple implementation phases based on each initiative’s strategic significance and any interdependencies that may exist among the efforts.

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Strategic Planning Network Organization Project Reference 231

N2Growth Blog

MARCH 19, 2014

to discuss what operational screenings and organizational development exams you need and when you need them. These are critically important to make sure your organizational leadership index is healthy, balanced and aligned with your strategic intent and vision to meet the organization’s objectives going forward.

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Health Care Organizational Behavior Operations Diversity 353

Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

SWOT Analysis: A strategic planning tool that helps executives assess an organization's Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats to make informed decisions. resource) Kaizen: A continuous improvement philosophy that emphasizes making small, incremental changes to processes and operations to achieve long-term improvements.

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Tools Ansoff ADKAR BPR 195

Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 25, 2019

Once my client’s vision became more explicit and concrete, other things were able to flow from it – a new strategic plan, a new annual operational plan, and a change plan for the transition, all with the vision clearly and strongly identified within them and shared thoroughly with the workforce.

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Blanchard Sharpe Strategic Planning Case Study 375

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 4, 2011

I tend to get a bit frustrated with all the “ strategy bashing ” of late – How could sound strategic planning possibly be a bad thing? Conversely, other executives change strategic direction when what they should do is demand better execution.

Tactics 305

Tactics Short-term Strategic Planning CEO 305

Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In our research on innovation and psychological safety, 67% of employees said their manager operates around the notion of “this is the way we’ve always done it.” ” “I know everyone’s working from home, but HOW CAN WE run this strategic planning meeting as well as if we were in person?”

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Resources Team How To Outsourcing 509

Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

“Yes, my team can do that for you,” might mean, “I’m going to have to postpone our team’s strategic planning offsite. In our Courageous Cultures research, 67% of employees said their manager operates around the notion of “this is the way we’ve always done it.”

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Power Compliance How To Ethics 579

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

Unlike corporate executives operating within established structures, the entrepreneur often finds themself navigating uncharted territory. This means they must possess diverse skills and knowledge, from finance and marketing to operations and human resources. Moreover, entrepreneurs often face a unique set of external pressures.

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Executive Coaching Entrepreneur Execution Strategic Planning 243

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 13, 2011

Every sound business initiative begins with a solid strategic plan. However while most anyone can cobble together a high level strategic plan, very few can author a strategy that can be successfully implemented. Actionable : A successful idea cannot remain in a strategic planning state.

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Blog Innovation Brand Strategic Planning 413

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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Execution Strategy Strategic Planning Diversity 221

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

By engaging experts to guide the search process, organizations can focus on their core operations while leaving sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates to those who do it daily. 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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Finance Execution Leadership ROI 416

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Businesses now have powerful tools and technologies to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and deliver customer value. The ability to navigate the complexity of professional relationships, strategic plans, and a host of emerging technologies will be a key differentiator between excellent technology leaders and sub-par performers.

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Technology Industry Innovation Learning-by-Doing 435