The following is a blog post reprinted with permission from AchieveIt.Okay, so this is going to be one of those “you’ve got to be kidding me” moments, what many of us call a BFO: Blinding Flash of the ...

Strategic planning is important to an organization to define values, create a cohesive visions, chart a direction and set goals for future growth. The process begins with statement of company vision ...

Tactical planning takes a company's strategic plan and sets forth specific short-term actions and plans, usually by company department or function. The tactical planning horizon is shorter than the ...

One of the best things about being a consultant is the opportunity to see so many kinds of businesses. Though different companies are certainly at different stages of their lifecycles, strategic ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In a fast-paced business world, it’s easy to fall into the trap of trying to do everything as quickly as possible. However, this can lead ...

It has been said that if you are not planning to succeed, you’re planning to fail. A lack of planning will lead to the demise of an organization, especially the fire service. Strategic planning is one ...

Every business book stresses the need for companies to do strategic planning. Every motivational speaker emphasizes the need to set goals to be successful in business and life. Yet few contactors have ...

As we begin the New Year, we tend to be positive and focus on the future of the year ahead. Some do this in both their personal life and professional life. The best way an organization can address the ...

While strategic plans require a long view, they need to be monitored and revised as needed. This article first appeared in the April 2016 issue of HealthLeaders magazine. To thrive, or at least ...

Strategic planning is a commonly misunderstood concept in the business world. Entrepreneurs and business owners may think they have a strategic plan in place simply because they have goals and a ...