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Recommended Resource – The Effective Executive

The Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done by Peter F. Drucker About the Reference The Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done by Peter F. Drucker focuses on self-management rather than on the management of others. The book addresses how an individual can become more effective […]

Strategic Planning Best Practice 5 – Defined Program

Organizations must be able to respond quickly and decisively to the rapidly changing business environment. A formally defined strategic planning program consists of a collection of planning and execution activities that help an organization appropriately respond to marketplace events and evolving trends. A strategic planning program provides the framework for execution consistency and minimizes the risk […]

Strategic Planning Best Practice 4 – Ongoing Planning and Execution

Market changes wait for no one. In today’s rapidly changing business environment, competitors and suppliers aggressively seek to gain a competitive advantage while government agencies and special interest groups continuously seek to further their agendas. These forces, acting together, demand an organization to be responsive and flexible to maintain its footing within the marketplace. Ongoing […]