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The 7 Deadly Sins Of Business Strategy
Two-thirds of all business strategies fail during implementation. And just like the seven cardinal sins, when strategies fail in business often one or more of the seven deadly sins of strategy are…
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13 Reasons Why Successful Companies Use OGSM
Many Fortune 500 companies and many small businesses have successfully implemented the OGSM methodology to support their strategic process. Why? Because there are many benefits to using OGSM to simplify strategy and…
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How To Conduct Quarterly OGSM Reviews?
I recently wrote about monthly OGSM reviews which are important, regular check-ins to make sure you are on track with executing your business plan. In addition, quarterly in-depth reviews are an effective…
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OGSM Example For B2B Companies: How Florian’s Fastener Solutions Returned to Growth
Looking for inspiration on how to structure your strategic plan? Or just looking for an OGSM example? Get to know Andy and learn how he applies the OGSM methodology to his small…
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How To Cascade Strategy To Deliver Excellent Results
When formulating and executing your business strategy, it is important to ensure that everyone in the company understands the overall direction and that their work is linked with the business’ objective and…
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What Comes First: People or Strategy?
It seems like a question of preference or belief such as Pepsi vs. Coke, Pampers vs. Huggies or Nutella vs. Nusspli. But far from it. Whether in large corporations or small businesses,…
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OGSM Template: How To Use An OGSM Template To Simplify Your Strategy And Deliver Results
If only there was a simple OGSM template for PowerPoint or Excel to make creating the OGSM easier and faster. Look no further — we’ve got you covered. In this article we’ll…
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What Time Frame To Choose For OGSM?
I’m often asked if there is an optimal time period or timeline for which to use the OGSM methodology. Does OGSM only work for long-term strategies or also for shorter term business…
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The 11 Secrets Of Strategy Execution They Don’t Teach You In Business School
According to a recent survey(1) a staggering 67% of well-formulated strategies fail during execution. Let that sink in for a moment: two thirds of all strategies fail. With the following 11 secrets…
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What Should Small Business Owners Focus On During A Crisis?
Economic crises can be challenging times for all of us but a grave pandemic such as COVID-19 and the ensuing economic fallout are particularly damaging to small businesses. In steering through this…
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Top 10 OGSM Tips To Rock Your Strategy
Using the OGSM methodology for strategic planning is not rocket science. But with these top 10 OGSM tips you can vastly increase your chance of success. Create the OGSM with your team…
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How To Conduct A Monthly OGSM Review?
A plan is only as good as its execution. And to keep up with execution of your OGSM, it’s important to conduct timely and engaging review sessions to stay on track. But…