Strategic Planning

Learning to SOAR (formerly titled: Thin Book of SOAR) is about a generative approach to strategic thinking, planning, and leading that invites any person at any level in an organization to create strategy and strategic plans through shared conversations, collaboration, and a commitment to action. SOAR stands for: strengths, opportunities, aspirations, and results. SOAR is a flexible framework and builds on the Appreciative Inquiry philosophy to provide a strategic dialogue process. Examples are provided on how to use SOAR at different organizational levels from individual coaching to teams,...

In The Automation Advantage, global enterprise technology and automation veterans Bhaskar Ghosh, Rajendra Prasad, and Gayathri Pallail give business leaders and managers the action plan they need to execute a strategic agenda that enables them to quickly and confidently scale their automation and AI initiatives.

In this comprehensive audiobook bundle, you'll gain the essential knowledge and strategies to create a winning business plan and build a strong, profitable business. Together, these audiobooks offer a comprehensive resource for strategic business planning. By understanding the secrets of a successful business plan and engaging in the practical exercises of the workbook, you'll gain the confidence and strategic mindset to build a thriving business.

Even with the economy feeling a little bit better, there is a real fear that markets will stay down and things won't ever get back to normal. But a few brave voices say that this attitude is just too pessimistic.Capitalism has not failed. And it's not time to just give up - on free markets or a better tomorrow. History shows that every time the economy was thought to be done, worn out, finished, it bounced back. The economy is not as fragile as the pessimists think. In fact, things are already improving.

Far from slowing down, change and transformation in business seems to come only at a more and more furious rate. The last ten years alone have seen the introduction of groundbreaking new trends that pose new opportunities and challenges for leaders in all industries.

Unleash the Power of Customer Experience: Create a Winning Program Are you ready to take your organization's customer experience (CX) to the next level? In this thrilling guide, you'll discover the tools and strategies to build an unstoppable CX management program that propels your business from good to great. Step into the role of a daring leader equipped with the knowledge to craft a top-performing CX program that adds tangible value and agility and sets your business apart from the competition. Say goodbye to obsessing over surveys and scores and instead focus on intentional business ...

There's a bewildering array of management tools out there. And they all promise to help you excel at the toughest parts of your job: defining your organization's strategic direction, managing customers and costs, and boosting workforce performance. But just 30 percent of these tools deliver as intended. Why? As Jeremy Hope and Steve Player reveal in Beyond Performance Management, while many tools are sound in theory, they're misused by most organizations. For example, executives buy and implement a tool without first asking, "What problem are we trying to solve?"

Written by two MSP veterans who successfully exited their companies, The Pumpkin Plan for Managed Service Providers reveals a path to freedom for MSP leaders that anyone can follow. You can run your MSP with confidence and positive momentum, achieving the kind of success that empowers you to own your time, enjoy the good life, and be there for those you care about most!

Why read this strategy book? Understand business from a strategic perspective. Senior executives routinely share and discuss strategy with marketing directors, operations chiefs, and other direct reports. But how much do those managers really understand about strategic thinking, planning, implementation, and measurement? A recent investigation into this question concluded most managers don't understand enough about strategy to be useful. Asked to take a basic strategy exam—a test that any CEO or senior manager should easily ace—a representative sample of U.S. managers from C-level ...

Strategy is the discipline that sits above all others. Strategy is about how to win. Strategy has the potential to lift us repeatedly and sustainably from the ugliness of a brute force world. I wrote this book because whilst strategy is incredibly important and powerful, it is almost always poorly understood, defined, articulated and executed. Enjoy.

A seven-day plan to doing less and achieving more. Do you hustle without having much to show for it? Do you feel overwhelmed and unable to find the most effective task to focus on? Do you buy into the myth that you must work harder to be successful?

Why do so many farm businesses struggle to survive, let alone thrive? It’s because they don’t make clear strategic choices that reward them with a competitive advantage. Instead, most entrepreneurs start with a boilerplate business because they think they're supposed to. Boilerplate business plans offer little help in guiding strategic choices that determine if your business thrives or dies.

We're now entering the winter season of the 80-year four season economic cycle. It's during this season that we'll clear the decks with a devastating crash and debilitating deflation. The economy and markets will shed the excesses created during the preceding fall bubble boom season and prepare the soil for new blossoming in innovation and a spring boom. After the blustering bull market of 2009-2015, we are now preparing for a shakeout more painful than anything we've seen before.

Are you a successful leader or aspiring to be one? Do you dream of climbing the corporate ladder faster than others? Would you like to know what truly separates highly productive individuals who consistently achieve excellence from the rest? If you answered yes to these questions, this book is your blueprint to unlock your full potential. Productivity is not merely a skill but an art; a fine balance of time, energy, and focus that leads to meaningful outcomes. But what if the secret to success lies in mastering a set of traits that transcend industries, ambitions, and even people? This ...

Unlock the secrets of chess mastery with "The Middlegame Explained"—an essential guide that takes your chess skills to new heights by demystifying the heart of the game. Whether you're a club player seeking to sharpen your strategic edge or an intermediate enthusiast ready to delve deeper into the intricacies of chess, this comprehensive resource illuminates the most pivotal phase of the game the middlegame. Begin your journey with an exploration of the middlegame's unique role, distinguishing it from the opening and endgame. Discover how historical evolutions in middlegame theory can ...

Make Authentic Connections, Stand Out, and Drive Real Results “Selling with Stories” reveals the secrets behind using storytelling to build trust, make genuine connections, and boost your business success. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, marketer, or salesperson, this book will show you how to leverage your unique life experiences to stand out and succeed. No fluff—just effective storytelling strategies to transform your sales game. The techniques in this book have helped professionals at top companies connect with their audience and win more business. What You’ll Learn In this ...

In Project Management QuickStart Guide, author, speaker, trainer, and project management expert Chris Croft draws on his 30+ years of experience to deliver a comprehensive guide for would-be project managers, experienced project planners, and everyone in between.

The breakthrough concepts of Pattern Breakers come from the observations of Mike Maples Jr., a seasoned venture capitalist, who noticed something strange. Start-ups like Twitter, Twitch, and Lyft had achieved extraordinary success despite their disregard for “best practices.” In contrast, other startups deemed highly promising often failed, even when they seemed to do everything right. Seeking answers, Maples and coauthor Peter Ziebelman set out to discover the hidden forces that drive extraordinary start-up success.

Dive into the dynamic world of human resource management with "HR Essentials," a comprehensive guide that navigates through the ever-evolving workplace landscape. Are you seeking to align your company's people strategy with its overarching goals? Are you on a quest to acquire the best talent while retaining your star performers? Look no further—this groundbreaking eBook is the ultimate resource for today's HR professionals, business leaders, and anyone with a keen interest in the art of people management. Embark on a journey exploring the roots and revolutionary trends of HR with our ...

This work covers a series of important topics within financial management, such as balance sheet analysis, cost management, strategic planning, risk management, indicator analysis, and sustainable finance. The structure of the text follows a logical organization, exploring each topic in a structured manner by presenting definitions, concepts, examples, and activities to reinforce learning. The sections "Possible Decisions" and "Possible Execution Strategies" are particularly important, as they demonstrate how the presented concepts can be practically applied to strategic decision-making in ...