An interesting Strategy - getting paid to talk!
America's Top-Earning Talking Heads - Forbes.com
Monday, August 16, 2010
Friday, August 13, 2010
Vision and Strategy - is everyone involved?
Everything comes down to an overall Vision and Strategy. As an excerpt from the article defines "...empowering the right people, articulating clear targets and goals, and managing risk...". It is all about incorporating the strategic resources - people, finances and operations/information - into your whole business!
https://www.mckinseyquarterly.com/Marketing/Pricing/Building_a_better_pricing_structure_2652
https://www.mckinseyquarterly.com/Marketing/Pricing/Building_a_better_pricing_structure_2652
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Web Startups: Tips For Raising Money - Forbes.com
Having a defined Vision is highly important. Having Strategies aligned to your defined Vision is equally important. Executing against those defined Strategies is paramount. Where are you with relationship to execution? Here is an example of executing strategy...
Web Startups: Tips For Raising Money - Forbes.com
Web Startups: Tips For Raising Money - Forbes.com
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
10 Steps To Happiness At Work - Forbes.com
The business of strategy transcends to both the business and the individual, and more so the business of values as they intersect our personal and professional and that of our employer and/or businesses. If you are happy or unhappy, whether in personal or professional, it is usually due to something that we personally allow to overwhelm us.
First look at yourself and then ask am I happy, then how does it relate to my "job/career"???
10 Steps To Happiness At Work - Forbes.com
First look at yourself and then ask am I happy, then how does it relate to my "job/career"???
10 Steps To Happiness At Work - Forbes.com
Friday, July 23, 2010
Friday, July 16, 2010
Strategy comes in all facets - Never Lose Sight!
We are in a world that evolves and revolves around technology, yet at times it almost appears that it is unobtainable/achievable...here is a nice way of showing anything is possible!
http://www.forbes.com/2010/07/15/mobile-texting-innovation-intelligent-technology-nokia.html?partner=daily_newsletter
http://www.forbes.com/2010/07/15/mobile-texting-innovation-intelligent-technology-nokia.html?partner=daily_newsletter
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Best-Ever Advertising Jingles - Forbes.com
There is no doubt that the word about strategy has a primary rooting in competitive advantage. In fact Michael Porter quotes strategy the following: "What is strategy? "It's a complete and unique value proposition for a specific set of customers that distinguishes you from your competitors. You need renewed clarity of the fundamental purpose of your company and what makes you different."
Best-Ever Advertising Jingles - Forbes.com
Best-Ever Advertising Jingles - Forbes.com
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Social Media and Marketing...
As we evolve with technology, time, efficiency, cost, competitive advantage, et al, what do you think about Social Media and marketing?
https://www.mckinseyquarterly.com/Marketing/Digital_Marketing/Unlocking_the_elusive_potential_of_social_networks_2623
https://www.mckinseyquarterly.com/Marketing/Digital_Marketing/Unlocking_the_elusive_potential_of_social_networks_2623
Monday, June 28, 2010
The Big Idea: No, Management Is Not a Profession - Harvard Business Review
Management....is it a strategy, is it a vision, is it a profession, is it all, one and/or none...What is likely not argued is that we all manage the business and we all must be a part of the implementation and effective execution of the vision and strategies...if not then what would you be managing against and what would you measuring? Read on...
The Big Idea: No, Management Is Not a Profession - Harvard Business Review
The Big Idea: No, Management Is Not a Profession - Harvard Business Review
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Decision Making - Executing & Measuring Strategy
When making decisions do we make these decisions based upon "gut" and/or reality; and regardless, do we have the ability to measure to make sure that the decisions we make are measured, and easily changed to adapt as needed?
https://www.mckinseyquarterly.com/How_to_test_your_decision-making_instincts_2598
https://www.mckinseyquarterly.com/How_to_test_your_decision-making_instincts_2598
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Asia's Strong Growth Outlook - Forbes.com
The world economy is forever changing - have we been watching and waiting or have we been watching and....Nothing should be taken for granted when it comes to the business of
Asia's Strong Growth Outlook - Forbes.com
Asia's Strong Growth Outlook - Forbes.com
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Was the "S" in Smart Car a true Strategic move?
The "Smart Car" -- a smart move...
http://www.forbes.com/2010/06/21/flint-smart-daimler-renault-business-autos-backseat.html?partner=europe_newsletter
http://www.forbes.com/2010/06/21/flint-smart-daimler-renault-business-autos-backseat.html?partner=europe_newsletter
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Strategy: Non-Profit vs. For Profit
Strategic Planning (in nonprofit or for-profit organizations)
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC, experts in strategic planning.
Adapted from the Field Guide to Nonprofit Strategic Planning and Facilitation.
Simply put, strategic planning determines where an organization is going over the next year or more, how it's going to get there and how it'll know if it got there or not. The focus of a strategic plan is usually on the entire organization, while the focus of a business plan is usually on a particular product, service or program.
There are a variety of perspectives, models and approaches used in strategic planning. The way that a strategic plan is developed depends on the nature of the organization's leadership, culture of the organization, complexity of the organization's environment, size of the organization, expertise of planners, etc. For example, there are a variety of strategic planning models, including goals-based, issues-based, organic, scenario (some would assert that scenario planning is more of a technique than model), etc. Goals-based planning is probably the most common and starts with focus on the organization's mission (and vision and/or values), goals to work toward the mission, strategies to achieve the goals, and action planning (who will do what and by when). Issues-based strategic planning often starts by examining issues facing the organization, strategies to address those issues and action plans. Organic strategic planning might start by articulating the organization's vision and values, and then action plans to achieve the vision while adhering to those values. Some planners prefer a particular approach to planning, eg, appreciative inquiry. Some plans are scoped to one year, many to three years, and some to five to ten years into the future. Some plans include only top-level information and no action plans. Some plans are five to eight pages long, while others can be considerably longer.
Quite often, an organization's strategic planners already know much of what will go into a strategic plan (this is true for business planning, too). However, development of the strategic plan greatly helps to clarify the organization's plans and ensure that key leaders are all "on the same script". Far more important than the strategic plan document, is the strategic planning process itself.
NOTE: Much of the following information is in regard to goals-based strategic planning, probably the most common form of strategic planning.
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC, experts in strategic planning.
Adapted from the Field Guide to Nonprofit Strategic Planning and Facilitation.
Simply put, strategic planning determines where an organization is going over the next year or more, how it's going to get there and how it'll know if it got there or not. The focus of a strategic plan is usually on the entire organization, while the focus of a business plan is usually on a particular product, service or program.
There are a variety of perspectives, models and approaches used in strategic planning. The way that a strategic plan is developed depends on the nature of the organization's leadership, culture of the organization, complexity of the organization's environment, size of the organization, expertise of planners, etc. For example, there are a variety of strategic planning models, including goals-based, issues-based, organic, scenario (some would assert that scenario planning is more of a technique than model), etc. Goals-based planning is probably the most common and starts with focus on the organization's mission (and vision and/or values), goals to work toward the mission, strategies to achieve the goals, and action planning (who will do what and by when). Issues-based strategic planning often starts by examining issues facing the organization, strategies to address those issues and action plans. Organic strategic planning might start by articulating the organization's vision and values, and then action plans to achieve the vision while adhering to those values. Some planners prefer a particular approach to planning, eg, appreciative inquiry. Some plans are scoped to one year, many to three years, and some to five to ten years into the future. Some plans include only top-level information and no action plans. Some plans are five to eight pages long, while others can be considerably longer.
Quite often, an organization's strategic planners already know much of what will go into a strategic plan (this is true for business planning, too). However, development of the strategic plan greatly helps to clarify the organization's plans and ensure that key leaders are all "on the same script". Far more important than the strategic plan document, is the strategic planning process itself.
NOTE: Much of the following information is in regard to goals-based strategic planning, probably the most common form of strategic planning.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
It is not about the corner office...
Communication, team, shared ongoing vision and strategy - this is what really works:
http://www.forbes.com/2010/06/09/ceos-cubicles-communication-leadership-careers-collaboration.html?boxes=Homepagechannels
http://www.forbes.com/2010/06/09/ceos-cubicles-communication-leadership-careers-collaboration.html?boxes=Homepagechannels
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
How well is Change Affected and Effected and Executed?
Where is the strategy? As we go from day to the next and one situation to the next, so many questions remain unanswered. When an organization has situations like this, is there a plan in place to handle it? "It" means everything from correcting the problem and cleaning up to the media, the social aspects, et al. There appears to be "it" was not properly planned and more importantly that proper action for results were not done...too many questions and few too many answers or seen results.
What are your thoughts?
http://www.forbes.com/2010/06/07/bp-gulf-oil-damages-opinions-columnists-richard-a-epstein.html?partner=europe_newsletter
What are your thoughts?
http://www.forbes.com/2010/06/07/bp-gulf-oil-damages-opinions-columnists-richard-a-epstein.html?partner=europe_newsletter
Monday, June 7, 2010
On Being the boss...Your Strategy and Vision - a few thoughts:
Entrepreneurship: It's Not Only About the Money
http://entrepreneurs.about.com/b/2010/06/01/entrepreneurship-its-not-only-about-the-money.htm?nl=1
http://entrepreneurs.about.com/b/2010/06/01/entrepreneurship-its-not-only-about-the-money.htm?nl=1
Friday, June 4, 2010
Strategy - Covering the intersection between business and politics
http://blogs.forbes.com/beltway/2010/06/01/financial-reform-transparency-is-the-enemy/
Thursday, June 3, 2010
A new, different and/or changed Vision?
An interesting outlook and review on the business of America:
http://video.forbes.com/fvn/bizviz/making-america-too-big-to-fail
http://video.forbes.com/fvn/bizviz/making-america-too-big-to-fail
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Monday, May 31, 2010
A big part of your strategy is how well you present it - so...
http://www.forbes.com/2010/05/28/nike-bmw-amex-apple-cmo-network-best-advertising-taglines.html?partner=europe_newsletter
Strategy of a Profitable Small Business!
There is a strategy to everything and most often, it is about simplicity - What is your strategy?
http://www.forbes.com/2010/04/15/most-profitable-small-businesses-entrepreneurs-finance-sageworks.html
http://www.forbes.com/2010/04/15/most-profitable-small-businesses-entrepreneurs-finance-sageworks.html
Friday, May 28, 2010
Strategic Alignment and Execution comes in all shapes and sizes!
Finally, An Internship Program That Gets Corporate Sustainability
http://blogs.forbes.com/csr/2010/05/26/finally-an-internship-program-that-gets-corporate-sustainability/?boxes=leadershipchannellatest
http://blogs.forbes.com/csr/2010/05/26/finally-an-internship-program-that-gets-corporate-sustainability/?boxes=leadershipchannellatest
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Strategy and Planning - Where are you?
How To Know That Your Company Doesn't Need Consultants
Just see if you can agree with these seven statements.
http://www.forbes.com/2010/04/08/corporate-consultants-strategy-leadership-managing-planning.html
Just see if you can agree with these seven statements.
http://www.forbes.com/2010/04/08/corporate-consultants-strategy-leadership-managing-planning.html
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
The Strategy of Business or the Business of Strategy?
http://money.cnn.com/2010/05/24/smallbusiness/bp_claims_payments/index.htm
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Strategic Decisions
http://www.mckinseyquarterly.com/Strategic_decisions_When_can_you_trust_your_gut_2557
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Tablet Devices, and its Emerging Players
http://www.marketwatch.com/video/asset/marketwatch%20video/452A42D4-4E2B-43B7-9F6D-778DF82F912E?siteid=nwhwk
Friday, May 21, 2010
It's about Business & Ingenuity
http://www.forbes.com/byb/2009/closed/boost-your-business-contest-09-ksplice.html
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Schools, Lessons and Money Managers
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/2010/0607/education-achievement-first-charters-learning-from-money-managers.html?partner=daily_newsletter
Monday, May 17, 2010
How job hopping and just-in-time employment have changed the U.S. economy.
http://www.forbes.com/2010/05/10/unemployment-jobs-united-states-opinions-columnists-reihan-salam.html?partner=europe_newsletter
Friday, May 14, 2010
We appreciate your ongoing interest and support in bettering your businesses through understanding how to make your strategies known in your businesses and making results measurable and manageable. To this end....
There is so much happening in the business world these days and there is so much that is written about what is happening - whether is about the global economic challenges, specifics about the mortgage breakdown, banking woe's, or the likes. It is simply easier to share the best of the best as it comes about.
Over the next several posts, we will continue to glean these and provide them to you.
https://www.mckinseyquarterly.com/Economic_Studies/Country_Reports/After_the_crisis_Refining_Germanys_economic_model_2587
There is so much happening in the business world these days and there is so much that is written about what is happening - whether is about the global economic challenges, specifics about the mortgage breakdown, banking woe's, or the likes. It is simply easier to share the best of the best as it comes about.
Over the next several posts, we will continue to glean these and provide them to you.
https://www.mckinseyquarterly.com/Economic_Studies/Country_Reports/After_the_crisis_Refining_Germanys_economic_model_2587
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Europe's Blame Game
http://www.forbes.com/2010/05/11/europe-greece-bailout-opinions-kravis.html?partner=europe_newsletter
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Strategy, Alignment, Effective Execution of such and what it all means!
Strategy, Alignment, Effective Execution of such and what it all means!
Following our reads can be very simple, as it should be, and keep it tidy at the same time. Continue to read what we uncover, the information that we believe is newsworthy, helpful and simple for YOU to navigate this thing known as strategy.
In this world of information overload, where to turn to get "snip its" on where the business world is, your competition, food for thought and of course simple actionable approaches, should be quick and time efficient.
There are many sources of imparting information, and we will continue to enlighten you here and provide more detailed "thoughts", yet in order to impact you the quickest and most timely and with those useful "snip its", we will be communicating regularly through the CNC Strategy Twitter and Facebook venues.
The old adage of knowledge is power is what we hope to provide and do so simply, quickly and with easily implementable actionable results - thank you for following and we look forward to your continued following of us here as well as through becoming a fan on CNC Strategy, Inc. Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/inbox/?tid=1267070410463#/pages/CNC-Strategy-Inc/268053819621?ref=nf, and via our CNC Strategy Twitter page, http://twitter.com/cncstrategy.
Here is to a great 2010 (do you say twenty 10 or two thousand and ten?) and to providing you with on going useful information regularly.
Following our reads can be very simple, as it should be, and keep it tidy at the same time. Continue to read what we uncover, the information that we believe is newsworthy, helpful and simple for YOU to navigate this thing known as strategy.
In this world of information overload, where to turn to get "snip its" on where the business world is, your competition, food for thought and of course simple actionable approaches, should be quick and time efficient.
There are many sources of imparting information, and we will continue to enlighten you here and provide more detailed "thoughts", yet in order to impact you the quickest and most timely and with those useful "snip its", we will be communicating regularly through the CNC Strategy Twitter and Facebook venues.
The old adage of knowledge is power is what we hope to provide and do so simply, quickly and with easily implementable actionable results - thank you for following and we look forward to your continued following of us here as well as through becoming a fan on CNC Strategy, Inc. Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/inbox/?tid=1267070410463#/pages/CNC-Strategy-Inc/268053819621?ref=nf, and via our CNC Strategy Twitter page, http://twitter.com/cncstrategy.
Here is to a great 2010 (do you say twenty 10 or two thousand and ten?) and to providing you with on going useful information regularly.
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