The "best choice" provider pitch may not be the optimal sales strategy. It's better to adjust to where the prospect is in their buying decision process — whether that means they are looking for ...

The development of business strategies doesn't have to be a long-term, labor- or staff-intensive process that results in a plan that sits on a shelf gathering dust. Business strategies can be ...

Making informed decisions is paramount for individuals and businesses alike when it comes to finances. Strategic planning and scenario analysis are indispensable tools that provide clarity and ...

The following is reprinted with permission from AchieveIt.One of the six reasons why hospital strategic plans fail is lack of focus. Hospital executives typically pile on objective after objective, ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Strategic planning is an integral part of business. Work ...

Clear goals, objectives and targets will help ensure that measurable progress in your strategic plan. Goals, objectives and targets should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound ...

In 25 years of experience as a senior executive, I've seen many leaders struggle to develop an effective and comprehensive strategy. Whether it’s because of short-term pressures, fear of risk, denial ...

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The human resources aspect of a business is often its largest asset. This substantial investment of people requires an equally significant approach to manage it. Having a strategic plan for your ...

In the model for strategic retirement planning, avoiding risks are strategic objectives. I have addressed them separately so far purely for organizational reasons because there are important ...