by Robert Bradford | Jul 26, 2019 | Strategic Thinking
SMART objectives plus the ability to develop a strategic action plan is the third critical skill for strategic thinking. Set SMART objectives and know how you will implement them. Break down each objective into tasks and make a list of needed resources and a...
by Robert Bradford | Jul 19, 2019 | Strategic Thinking
A clear, focused vision is a critical skill for strategic thinking. There are three key benefits to having a clearly defined and focused vision. 1. A good vision will draw you forward, and define the larger undertaking that drives your activities. Think about the...
by Robert Bradford | Jul 12, 2019 | Strategic Thinking
The ability to analyze issues using both “left brained” and “right brained” thinking is critical to really great strategic thinking. In business, many of us have a tendency to lean on one or the other type of thinking. Truly strategic thinking, however, involves a...
by Robert Bradford | Jul 3, 2019 | Strategic Planning
Every so often, I encounter questions about whether an objective is a good one. Over the past 30 years, I’ve watched many hundreds of objectives set, and most of them completed. I’ve seen some have great positive effects on companies and a few that turned into...
by Robert Bradford | Jun 28, 2019 | Competitive Strategy
An assumption I sometimes encounter is that strategic planning only yields predictable, middle of the road actions for a company. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Strategic planning sets an appropriate course for your business that maximizes growth-ability,...
