The following is an excerpt of a blog post reprinted with permission from AchieveIt.Last week, in the first of this two-part blog, we discussed the need for and purpose of mission statements, which ...

When preparing for 2025 and all the unknowns the future inevitably holds, a thorough strategic plan is critical to driving meaningful outcomes for any business. Effective strategic plans reflect on ...

As CEOs plan for 2026, uncertainty and rapid change can make it easy to get stuck in incremental thinking. From persistent economic volatility to shifting workforce expectations and the acceleration ...

Have you ever wondered why brilliant strategies often fail to materialize into successful outcomes? According to Harvard Business School professor Robert Kaplan, only a small percentage of companies ...

The vision, strategic priorities and theory of change are established at the beginning of the PLAN for Results phase, based on a well-developed situation analysis and planning scenario. This helps ...

Modern CMOs must move beyond traditional roles to integrate data fluency, creative leadership and business strategy into a unified approach. Sarah, CMO of a growing fintech startup, sits in ...

Think big, not incremental. Focusing solely on the short term could come at the expense of long-term success. Integrate external trends strategically. Have a clear plan before you experiment with ...