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 …
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, choosing to put people first or put strategy …
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 …
What Are Dos And Don’ts Of OGSM?
OGSM stands for Objective, Goals, Strategies, and Measures and is a simple but sophisticated approach to strategic planning. Using OGSM allows you to define on a single page what you aim to achieve and how you are going to achieve …
How Many Initiatives Should My Strategy Have?
When using the OGSM approach to strategy, I often come across the question of how many initiatives a strategy should have. In the following, I summarize what works best in my experience. When developing the implementation plan for your strategy, …
How to Set Effective Measures to Implement Your Strategy
When using the OGSM methodology or developing any strategic plan, it is important to define strong measures that drive strategy implementation. This is how you turn your strategy into results. Measures are the M in OGSM and include key metrics …









