Photo courtesy of Editor B(CC Attribution) What is strategic planning?  It is the process of defining a business strategy.  What is strategy?  Michael Porter defines strategy as “The creation of a unique and valuable position, involving a different set of activities from competitors.”   Strategy is useless if not well executed.  All too often, strategic […]

  You can have the best plan in the world on how to reach the mountaintop, but if you don’t start walking you will never get there.  A good strategic plan is necessary but not sufficient for success. While most executive teams develop inspiring, motivating and well thought out strategic plans, most companies tragically fail […]