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 | Apr 15, 2019 | Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking
One of the big issues we run into in strategic planning is the overwhelming pressure to maximize profits. I’m not saying profit is a bad thing. Profit is, after all, what attracts investors and often, good management. In our society, it’s accepted that the primary...
by Robert Bradford | Jan 2, 2019 | Strategic Thinking
“Ecosystem” is a funny word to use when talking about strategy. Historically, the term has been used to talk about natural ecosystems. So how can we use that understanding for a better sense of how our strategy can work? In nature, one of the key concepts we can use...
by Robert Bradford | Dec 20, 2018 | Competitive Strategy, Strategic Thinking
Pursuing a competitive advantage strategy One of the biggest struggles in strategy is pushing a bold, distinctive identity for your company and brand. This is so common that we start the strategic planning process assuming that we haven’t pushed the envelope. We...
by Robert Bradford | Dec 13, 2018 | Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking
We live, as the old proverb says, in interesting times. This can be exciting – especially if you are the disruptor, changing the industry you are in. It can also be frightening, and it can make good planning extremely difficult. When markets, regulations, the...
