Template thinking leads to under-prioritized laundry lists of to-do’s. If you’ve been in the business world for more than a few months then you have probably experienced the damage such thinking causes. Lots of work being done, nothing truly important to the organization being accomplished. Sound familiar? My favorite solution to this problem occurred in [...]
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Breaking Down Template Thinking – Differentiation
What started as high concept MBA territory and led to today’s templates and $200 boilerplate, strategic business plans have been adopted throughout organizations of all sizes. Unfortunately this infiltration often becomes filler for three ring binders (or misplaced PDF files) and a neglected memory until the next cycle – instead of the dynamic driver it [...]
Doing More With Less
The mantra of senior management across all industries, across all disciplines has become “do more with less.” Budgets and personnel continue to be cut while the need for increased revenue and margin continues to grow. You can continue to successfully perform in the market using this mantra if you are thoughtful in how you approach [...]
