IdeaScale

JULY 7, 2021

The EO “charges all agencies with assessing the current state of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within their workforces and developing strategic plans to eliminate any barriers to success faced by underserved employees.” Integrating Workforce Perspective into Strategic Planning. Crowdsourcing to Promote DEIA.

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Jeffrey Phillips

JANUARY 14, 2021

If you are a somewhat regular reader of this blog or my work generally, you may know that I think talking about innovation strategy conflates two very important ideas that are related but not the same thing. Then I'd respond with, tell me what's most important in your strategic efforts and where innovation can make a difference.

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Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

APRIL 7, 2024

We specialize in B2B strategic marketing, B2B analyst and influencer relations, and B2B thought leadership marketing putting your brand in front of active B2B buyers, analysts and influencers worldwide – Explore membership today ! Thinkers360: Tell us a bit about your background and areas of expertise.

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IdeaScale

OCTOBER 10, 2018

It was a fascinating gathering of community-focused minds and experts, with special guests including the New York City Police Department’s Deputy Commissioner for Strategic Initiatives, Zachary Tumin, and Susan Herman, Deputy Commissioner for Collaborative Policing at the NYPD. Feel free to ask questions or make comments.

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Christensen Institute

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

In Part 1 of this blog series, I highlighted that disruption in health care is increasingly present at many points along the consumer value chain. Similar to the build pathway, this should be in an ABU where the disruptive entity is able to maintain its unique value proposition, resources, processes, and profit formula/priorities.

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Anaqua

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Over the years, Anaqua has made it a priority to engage with customers and harness their valuable feedback to help create the market leading IPMS, as recognized by industry analyst Hyperion Research. Over the years, we’ve made investing in product development a top strategic focus. Looking Ahead.

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IdeaScale

DECEMBER 13, 2016

As direction setters, leaders ensure their people have a clear direction that frames innovation priorities. Direction setters create clarity and frame priorities. They also secure funding for these priorities and make sure their innovators know resources are available for solutions that move the business in the intended direction.

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Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

APRIL 18, 2024

We specialize in B2B strategic marketing, B2B analyst and influencer relations, and B2B thought leadership marketing putting your brand in front of active B2B buyers, analysts and influencers worldwide – Explore membership today ! One of my top priorities is fostering an inclusive culture.

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PlanBox Innovation

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Furthermore, corporate innovation cannot be a solitary endeavor; it should be deeply entwined with the broader organizational priorities and initiatives. Metrics Realignment: Ensure metrics align with strategic priorities. Future-Fit Culture: Cultivate adaptability and principled thinking.

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Christensen Institute

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

As an organization figures out whom it will serve, with whom it will partner, what regulatory context it will operate in, and where it will get funding, those choices ultimately come to shape its priorities. Learn more about this in my previous blog post here.). This’s not to say that K–12 schools never innovate or change.

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IdeaScale

AUGUST 9, 2017

It’s just changing the goal a little, rotating the volunteer dial from “deliver service” to “improve processes” or even “help set strategic priority.” You could, in effect, use familiar processes to create volunteer opportunities at a strategic level; you just might need a new tool or two. Nope, it’s just common sense.

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ImagineNation

APRIL 7, 2024

Improving cost efficiencies According to new BCG research , corporate leaders are making better cost management a priority as a hedge against ongoing economic, financial, and political uncertainties, stating that: “Wholesale cuts are one way to manage costs. Again, according to McKinsey and Co.,

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BrainZooming

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Chuck Dymer and I led the first step in a client’s multi-day strategic planning process this week. And fun was an important expectation since they found us by Googling “strategic planning fun” and downloading our eBook on the topic of fun strategic planning. 13 Ways to Support Strategic Planning Process Success.

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Moves the Needle

JUNE 6, 2023

What are the priorities for the organization over the next 1 to 5 years? What are the organization’s priorities over the next 1-5 years? Understanding the multi-faceted nature of innovation can provide a framework for organizations to define and pursue innovation in a purposeful and strategic manner.

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Moves the Needle

APRIL 8, 2021

“The organization must determine what the various company divisions and groups need to achieve in order to contribute to the strategic priorities.”. To improve an organization’s innovation, leaders must start with the company’s strategic priorities. Companies need a diversified approach to accomplishing their priorities.

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Acuvate

MAY 29, 2023

The current rapidly evolving workplace requires employee experience to be a top priority for organizations looking to attract and retain top talent. Workforce Automation GPT-powered chatbots can automate repetitive tasks and frees up HR professionals’ time to focus on strategic initiatives.

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BrainZooming

APRIL 11, 2017

From before the engagement’s launch until near the completion, we asked for strategy documents spelling out corporate priorities, objectives, and expectations. We wanted a strategic target to align IT strategy and innovation initiatives to support the organization in realizing its overall vision.

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BrainZooming

JUNE 5, 2018

An efficient AND effective innovation strategy adapts to a company’s business objectives, strategic priorities, and team. The early input shapes the strategic priorities, innovation exercises , and additional deliverables to foster successful implementation. Workshop design capitalizes on findings.

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BrainZooming

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

I’m part of one of ten small teams within a seventy-plus-person volunteer group developing a multi-faceted strategic plan. Reflecting on it the next morning, something struck me: this is the first time I’ve participated in someone else’s strategic planning process in over a decade. Our first meeting was last week. What Didn’t Work?

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Anaqua

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

These enhancements are in line with our customers’ identified needs and priorities – both from an operational standpoint as well as a more strategic business perspective. Our clients and Client Working Groups are involved every step of the way and help to establish priorities, review prototypes, and more.

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BrainZooming

AUGUST 18, 2017

We think one of the most important decisions during a strategic planning process is how to structure the activities the plan contains. 3 Ways to Organize Your Strategic Planning Process. Strategic Opportunities or Themes: Cross-functionally deploy the organization on major activities. – Mike Brown.

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BrainZooming

MARCH 15, 2017

Short Story: Instead of voting on strategic priorities, use exercises incorporating individual perspectives and strategic conversations to make fact-based decisions on where to focus your company’s attention. How do you approach prioritizing strategic opportunities ? Prioritizing Strategic Opportunities.

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Moves the Needle

AUGUST 18, 2022

Organizing by cascading missions means putting everyone on teams with missions that “roll up” to a company’s strategic priorities. It means becoming more efficient at executing on the current priorities, while building in the ability to change work based on new information. . Tasks are given deadlines.

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Tullio Siragusa

JULY 31, 2023

Whether it’s the perception of downgrading, concerns about financial adjustments, or the emotional intricacies of leaving a powerful position, each aspect requires careful thought, empathy, and strategic planning. Far from being a retreat, it’s a thoughtful alignment of life’s priorities, passions, and purpose.

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Christensen Institute

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Continuing its acquisitions and purchasing OSH allows CVS to 1) expand and diversify its primary care offerings, which is a stated strategic priority; 2) further establish itself as a provider organization, and 3) capture revenue from other payers (plus recapture the small amount of revenue that Aetna pays to OSH). Time will tell.

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Cris Beswick

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Instead, I’d argue that HR should viewed as the core enabler of the strategic push for innovation, especially where a culture of innovation is the desired future state. However, business priorities or more accurately, leadership team priorities tend to be more fluid and short-term.

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IdeaScale

JUNE 27, 2017

In these two blog posts, we will discuss five best practices for setting a course for idea implementation and managing expectations along the way. The firm program priorities form the framework for your campaigns and evaluation criteria. These might be reserved for discussions of your next strategic plan.

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BrainZooming

MAY 31, 2017

These duties would give customers exposure to smart, strategic, and dynamic team members they might never typically know. If the company thought about its employees as business celebrities, its priorities would likely differ. If you enjoyed this article, subscribe to the free Brainzooming blog email updates.

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BrainZooming

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Reading responses about the strategic planning challenges faced by executives downloading our eBooks suggests a variety of strong blog topics. One challenge mentioned recently is how one organization’s previous strategic planning processes did not work. The strategic planning process.

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BrainZooming

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

When is the right time for brainstorming in strategic planning , or really any other type of planning for that matter? Brainstorming CAN make sense throughout a strategic planning process. The Right Time for Brainstorming in Strategic Planning. The short answer? It’s not isolated to one specific time where it makes sense.

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Acuvate

JULY 5, 2023

These tools can make the management of knowledge and database much more effective and seamless. In this blog, we will explore the role of GPT-powered knowledge management systems in the future of work, and how generative AI is changing the way we work. With the rise of generative AI, companies now have access to powerful tools.

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Acuvate

JULY 5, 2023

These tools can make the management of knowledge and database much more effective and seamless. In this blog, we will explore the role of GPT-powered knowledge management systems in the future of work, and how generative AI is changing the way we work. With the rise of generative AI, companies now have access to powerful tools.

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BrainZooming

JANUARY 16, 2017

Is accelerating your innovation strategy high on your organization’s priority list for this year? Use the strategic thinking exercises in Accelerate to help identify new possibilities for people, funding, and resources to jumpstart your innovation strategy. Outside-In Innovation Strategic Thinking Tools. Mike Brown.

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Acuvate

JUNE 5, 2022

Let’s explore the leading strategic priorities for digital transformation in the public sector and how modern digital transformation journeys enable these. What are the top strategic priorities for the government CIOs of today? Here’s where we came into the picture.

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BrainZooming

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

After completing their strategic plan a few months earlier, we’re now fleshing out a successful implementation strategy for an initiative they spelled out in the plan. They asked if our approach would resemble what it looked like when developing their strategic plan. This is still an early work-in-process.

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BrainZooming

AUGUST 4, 2016

When do you start thinking about your organization’s strategic planning process ? Spending that much time planning was a luxury when the strategic planning process suddenly became important to our company. 12 Questions for Jump starting Your Strategic Planning Process Early. Who should be on our core planning team?

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BrainZooming

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

People frequently complain about how a strategic planning process, whether accidentally or on purpose, is disconnected from employees’ regular duties and priorities. Too often, employees see strategic planning exercises as separate from and unrelated to what they need to do to run a business. – Mike Brown.

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