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Measurements

There is no way to overstate the importance of measurement.  Measures can shine a light into organizational shadows to guide change. 

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In order to be strategically competitive today, leaders must be able to think conceptually, creatively, and to critically re-examine data and perceive information in novel ways.

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Strategic Thinking

By developing a "pipeline" of strategic thinkers within their organization, companies can truly begin to harness human capital as their greatest asset and build sustainable strategic capability.

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#Strategy

Translate your strategy from concepts to targets, from vague strategic intent to a set of specific time-lines.  Measure your progress along the way, with the flexibility and adaptability to pivot on a moment's notice.  

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Planning is really important, but it's seductive to get lost in the planning.  Getting into action generates inspiration.  Don't cop out waiting on inspiration to get you into action.  It won't.

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#Strategy

The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.

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#Strategic Intent

The strategic intent of your strategy is to guide behaviors.

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Metrics

It's easy enough to measure stuff.  It's much harder to figure out what you want to measure that actually matters.

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Strategic Intent

The strategic intent of your strategy is to guide behavior.

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#Strategy

Leaders should treat strategy as a 2-step process.  Step 1 is determining the right strategy.  Step 2 is communicating it in a way that allows it to become part of the organizational vocabulary.  Both steps are necessary.  Unfortunately, many organizations stop at Step 1.

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