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No, Andy Grove Didn’t Invent OKRs and Other “Stake-Your-Claim” Problems
Andy Grove changed the Intel MBO review cadence from annually to quarterly and dubbed it OKR. But if I cook pizza in the microwave and call it Pizzaz, have I invented a new food? This type of “stake-your-claim” problem creates confusion.
The North Pole Express Strategy Map
Even Santa and his crew have a strategy. This year, Santa has decided to de-classify their strategy, visualized using a strategy map.
Tier 2 Strategy Alignment Made Easy
A key factor in the successful execution of strategy is organizational alignment. This blog outlines the simple cascading process.
Bringing Fresh Perspective to Your Strategy Team
Putting a strategy team together involves both the obvious need for expertise and not-so-obvious need for a fresh perspective.
Is Your Strategy Execution Crumbling as a Result of Too Many Projects?
Controlling the volume of projects is key to strategy execution.
Calling Your Shot: How to Set Targets
Much like the time that Babe Ruth supposedly called a shot in the 1932 World Series, Target Setting is a bold activity. This blog investigates various considerations when setting targets.