The Strategic Agenda™

If you read only one article on our website, this is it!

Leaders are inundated with material on crafting mission statements, vision statements, core values, etc. But here we show you how to fit these elements into a unified strategic plan! Read on...

Ministry in the Crosshairs

Corporate failures have paved the way for new laws designed to re-equalize the risks and rewards of pushing the financial envelop.

Though intended for public companies, there is still an important message for ministry leaders. Read on...

Branding Basics

Lots of people use the word, but few really know what it means. Looking for a crash course on the basic principles of building a brand? You've come to the right place. Read on...

 

A Leadership Resolution

Every individual in leadership is challenged to improve their skills. But where to begin? Our questions, posed in six categories of leadership responsibility, will give you some idea for where to start.
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Creating Successful
Strategic Partnerships

Strategic partnerships represent the next stage in what has been an ongoing evolution in business development. This article focuses on how to build a partnership that delivers something truly meaningful to customers and their vendors alike. Read on...

Managing Change

It’s not an option to simply develop exciting ideas and strategies. Healthy organizations are full of people who are committed to and excel at implementing strategic plans. Here are several tips to help you become more skillful at implementation.
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Organizational Fitness

Instead of pursuing a preliminary, comprehensive evaluation, and crafting a detailed plan in response, too many managers are choosing to postpone the process for a "more stable time." Such decisions can have dire consequences. Read on...

Organization Alignment

Few executives have considered the degree to which alignment must permeate the entire organization. Each manager must consider whether or not there is a consistent focus that connects the various components of an organization together.
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