Measure Less, Achieve More

Measure Less, Achieve More

Most managers are not short of information. They have dashboards, reports, spreadsheets, management accounts, CRM data, project updates and performance reviews. In many organisations, almost anything can be measured. The problem is no longer a lack of data. The...
Strategy Management vs Strategic Planning

Strategy Management vs Strategic Planning

Most organisations understand the importance of strategic planning. Every few years, or sometimes every year, the leadership team steps away from the day-to-day demands of the business to consider the bigger picture. They analyse the market, discuss opportunities and...
Adaptive Strategic Planning

Adaptive Strategic Planning

Most organisations have an annual planning cycle. It is familiar, structured and usually well intentioned. Senior leaders gather data, review performance, discuss risks, agree priorities, set budgets and produce a plan for the year ahead. Workshops are held....
How To Communicate Your Strategy

How To Communicate Your Strategy

More than 50% of strategies fail because people don’t understand them. A carefully designed plan is of little value if it never leaves the meeting room or is lost in the noise of daily operations. Communication is the vital bridge between intention and...
The Gap Between Vision and Action

The Gap Between Vision and Action

The Gap Between Vision and Action Strategies don’t die from bad ideas — they die from neglect. Vision without execution is just wishful thinking. Many organisations are good at defining what they want to achieve, but the real challenge lies in moving from high-level...
How to Define Strategic Objectives

How to Define Strategic Objectives

Most organisations are good at writing down goals. The problem is that many of these goals are vague and do little to guide decision-making. Statements like “be the best in our market” or “deliver innovation” sound inspiring, but they do not provide clarity on what...