If you are like me then you may also be wondering if there is a better way to drive strategy execution and achieve business results. When I first came across OKRs and OGSM, I was wondering what’s the difference between …
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 at work. The seven deadly sins of business …
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 deliver results. Here are 13 ways the OGSM …
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 complement to monthly reviews. But what’s the difference …
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 B2B company. OGSM stands for Objective, Goals, Strategies …
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 goals. But how to achieve that exactly? This …
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 share what makes a great OGSM template, show …
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 plans? Let’s explore this question. The OGSM methodology …
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 Focus on what you can influence Conduct a …
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 with a full schedule of meetings already in …