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90 Day Tactical Plan – The Future of Your Business

The global economy is re-opening and the decisions you make in the next 90 days will define the future of your business. Studies have shown that companies who are innovative and transformative during a recession outperform their peers. In a previous blog – Managing Your Way Through 2020, we offered a playbook for re-opening your business and a three phase strategy to support it. Most businesses are Continue reading 90 Day Tactical Plan – The Future of Your Business

Global Recession and Recession Planning – Are You Ready?

We are in a global recession according to global experts in a recent Forbes article. Don’t let this be your Kobayashi Maru – No Win Scenario. Every dollar not spent by consumers reduces downstream spending by 43% according to the current velocity of money statistics. No matter what business you are in, you are being impacted by this atypical recession, one that will likely rival the tech bubble of 2001 and the financial collapse of 2008. If you don’t agree, no need to read further, but can you really take that risk? Continue reading Global Recession and Recession Planning – Are You Ready?

The Art of War – Strategic Planning and Strategic Execution

There is a book; a book said to be so profound that any general or leader who implemented its teachings and strategies would be invincible. The book was kept in the Forbidden City and shared only with the most elite. The book was written around 500 BC, it’s old, very old. Word of the magical book had spread through myth and conjecture over the centuries. Imagine Continue reading The Art of War – Strategic Planning and Strategic Execution

8 Key Components of a Successful Strategic Planning and Strategic Execution Process

Companies have many different processes for strategic planning and strategic execution. These processes are designed to support the company’s culture and size. Irrespective of a company’s size, Continue reading 8 Key Components of a Successful Strategic Planning and Strategic Execution Process

Group50® Recaps 2018, Announces Addition of Lara Abrams to the Group50 Team

February 11, 2019 – (Upland, CA) – Group50, a privately-held, full-service supply chain consultancy founded in 2004 is pleased to recap its 2018 results and announce the addition of Lara Abrams to its team of executives. Continue reading Group50® Recaps 2018, Announces Addition of Lara Abrams to the Group50 Team

Why Hire a Strategic Planning Consultant? – Effective Strategic Execution

Successful enterprises across the globe have leveraged on the vast experience, in-depth knowledge and understanding of a strategic planning consultant that is capable of working with senior leadership on strategic execution: been there, done that. This effort is a cornerstone of gaining competitive advantage and thriving in highly competitive marketplaces. An effective strategic execution program facilitated by an experience strategic planning consultant helps Continue reading Why Hire a Strategic Planning Consultant? – Effective Strategic Execution

Preparing for an Economic Downturn

In an article I wrote about writing your company’s chapter on 2016, I asked if your view was optimistic or pessimistic. The first couple of weeks of 2016 should have reigned in all of the optimists, unless you are one of the lucky few who have a business that is absolutely bullet proof, or you have completely forgotten what an economic downturn is like.It is already here. All of the companies and countries whose fortunes are tied to oil have cut back their capital spending by as much as 80%. In the United States alone, that amounts to over $90 billion in reduced spending in 2015 and the worst isn’t over. Middle Eastern companies have reduced their spending by similar amounts. Not included in that is Continue reading Preparing for an Economic Downturn

The 2016 Chapter in Your Company’s History

For most of us, 2015 has been one of those years where business leaders were continuously faced with new obstacles to progress. Tepid demand, a strengthening dollar (+13%), the first interest rate increase in 8 years, a slowdown in China’s growth rate (-30% to – 50%, depending on who you listen to), oil down (-30.5%), volatile stocks on the DOW which is down (-2.2%) for the first time since 2008, geopolitical turmoil, a decline in the manufacturing index (-14%), etc. etc. etc. 2015 should be a reality check for Continue reading The 2016 Chapter in Your Company’s History

Exit Planning Readiness Test

Are you ready to exit your business or transition to a new role? 90% of closely held companies don’t have a documented exit plan or transition strategy for the owners. Worse yet, 90% of those strategies that do exist aren’t effectively implemented.

These results are driven by three factors: Continue reading Exit Planning Readiness Test

Strategic Planning: Who is responsible?

Recently I was asked to comment on the question: Who is or should be responsible for Strategic Planning? Several people responded. Here is my response:
Of course I agree that the CEO is the ultimate decider of the final strategic plan. Strategy is the CEOs primary job and also one of the key areas of attention for the Board. While I agree with the philosophy of the other respondents, I don’t believe the responses take the issue of “who” to a deep enough level.

I respectfully suggest that the CEO get input from many fronts. Unfortunately, too often, the CEO’s executives are telling him/her just what they think the CEO wants to hear Continue reading Strategic Planning: Who is responsible?