Strategy. We all have it, but we all don’t have it. For all the printed words and discussion on the concept of strategy, it persistently proves to be a surprisingly elusive idea. Many leaders often struggle to define and communicate strategy to their teams – they cannot articulate the objective, scope, and advantage of their…
Why do some companies excel and others do not? What makes some companies successful while others struggle? We are all looking for competitive advantage. Sustainable competitive advantage is more imperative today than ever before. With inflation, pandemic blues, international turmoil, changing American work perspectives and preferences, and a host of other issues, what is the…
As we move into 2020 you are probably creating and/or reviewing your strategy for the upcoming year. I have written extensively in the past on strategy and what it is and is not. In December I wrote about Six Common Strategy Traps. Now I want to discuss the opposite focus – signs of a winning…
Dysfunctional teams are a way to leave money on the table – and more than you might imagine. Such teams find it difficult to agree and reliably follow through. Too many members are more focused on their issues (the I’s) and not a team player. With too many I’s on a leadership team, there is…
In today’s environment, good execution and good operations aren’t enough. You may manage the day-to-day profitably and solve problems as they happen. But many companies often stagnate. Competition becomes stronger and clarity on differentiation becomes fuzzy. Simply put many companies lack a clear strategy. Can you state your company’s strategy simply? Is it driving sustainable…
Why do some companies excel and others do not? What makes some companies successful while other struggle? We are all looking for competitive advantage. Companies that have found it usually have identified their X-Factor. X-Factor? Your X-Factor comes from creative innovation and dynamic brainstorming to help your company develop a 7-10 times advantage over other…