development, leadership

Do you have a sound foundation in your function?

Do you have a sound foundation in your function?  If you don't know then maybe I will start with some other questions. Are your processes becoming more inefficient? Is your function full of "tribal knowledge"? Do you find yourself making decisions based on your gut versus data? Do your metrics really reflect the customer experience?… Continue reading Do you have a sound foundation in your function?

leadership, strategic thinking

After Strategy Creation…

Strategies are wonderful. They guide the organization. For the strategy to guide it must be communicated, supported and followed. Here are some thoughts on communication, building support and followership. Communicate Strategic communication seems simple. Whip up a few slides, stand in front of the organization and speak to them. The realization that one slide deck… Continue reading After Strategy Creation…

development, leadership

Networks – Why and how?

First, why do we create networks? Most of us are creating networks for a purpose whether we admit it or not. We create them directly and indirectly. We create them for all sorts of purposes such as social, emotional, and professional purposes. They are created to entertain us and support us in all sorts of… Continue reading Networks – Why and how?

leadership, strategic thinking

Strategic Thinking Tidbits

Are you a strategic thinker?  The capability of thinking in a strategic way is not natural for everyone.  No matter your skills consider these tidbits. There are many frameworks for creating a strategy. Following these frameworks will not guarantee the strategy is sound. Consider using some other techniques to think differently while still using the… Continue reading Strategic Thinking Tidbits