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🎯 From Plans to Progress: Strategy Frameworks That Drive Results 🎯 📅 Date: December 12, 2024 ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM Eastern 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e5KHhFbC We’re thrilled to join ClearPoint Strategy and Ted Jackson as guest speakers for an engaging webinar designed to empower local government leaders with the tools and insights they need to thrive. 🌟 Featuring LBL Strategies’ own Randall Rollinson and Robin Champ, SMP Champ, this session will spotlight the Strategy Management Performance System (SMPS) and explore how the IASP (International Association for Strategy Professionals) body of knowledge can help you design and execute adaptable, high-impact strategies. ✅ What You’ll Learn: Key components of the Strategy Management Performance System ("The Wheel") Proven strategy and performance frameworks for driving results The benefits of IASP certification for professional and organizational growth Insights from the IASP Government Community of Practice 🚀 Hosted by ClearPoint Strategy, this webinar is your chance to gain actionable strategies and frameworks to strengthen alignment and resilience in your agency. 🔗 Register today to secure your spot and join the conversation! https://lnkd.in/e5KHhFbC

This week’s "Foresight Finds" are serving up a buffet of trends that are set to spice up the culinary and specialty food industries. 🤯✨ Make sure to follow LBL Strategies and Robin Champ, SMP for more foresight-flavored posts each week! Looking for insights tailored to your industry? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eS2jwhU6

🍗🛠️ Thanksgiving 2.0: Tech Takes the Table 🛠️🍗 Turkey? Roasting itself. Stuffing? Customized by your smartwatch. Family drama? Archived for future laughs by AI. Check out this week's Foresight Finds! 🦃

🎉 Our November Newsletter is Here! Packed with fresh insights, expert tips, and tools to elevate your strategy game. 💡 Plus, don’t miss highlights from our upcoming programs! 📩 Check it out now! https://lnkd.in/eRfmZXjG

🔍 Revolutionizing Advocacy: Foresight Finds Ahead! 🌍💬 Welcome to this week's "Foresight Finds," in collaboration with Mark Bills of Transformativ, LLC! Today, we explore three transformative trends shaping the future of social #advocacy and #activism. Let’s dive into these developments and their implications: AI Ethics Guidelines Mandate for Nonprofits 🤖📜 A forward-looking shift could see the introduction of global AI ethics guidelines specifically mandated for nonprofit organizations, including social advocacy groups. These guidelines would require transparent AI usage, ensuring technologies like machine learning and artificial intelligence are applied in ways that align with humanitarian principles, data protection laws, and ethical standards. Nonprofits will need to critically assess their AI practices, possibly investing in ethics training, reviewing AI tools for compliance, and certifying their technologies as ethically sound. While this shift may pose short-term challenges, it will ultimately build trust and credibility with supporters and the public, reinforcing the ethical backbone of advocacy campaigns. Ultra-Personalized Advocacy Algorithms 🤖💡 AI-driven algorithms are now capable of creating ultra-personalized advocacy messages, targeted to individuals based on their digital footprint. By analyzing social media activity, purchasing history, and other digital interactions, these algorithms craft messages designed to resonate deeply with each person’s values and concerns. While this could significantly boost engagement and advocacy efforts, it also poses challenges around privacy and ethical considerations. Advocacy organizations will need to navigate the fine line between personalization and manipulation, establishing new standards for consent and transparency in digital outreach. Environmental Impact Rating for Tech in Advocacy 🌱💻 With growing awareness of the environmental impact of digital technologies, a new trend is emerging within advocacy: environmental impact ratings for technology use. These ratings assess the carbon footprint and sustainability of digital tools used by advocacy organizations, from cloud storage to blockchain networks. This movement encourages organizations to prioritize eco-friendly technologies and minimize their environmental footprint. By adopting green tech solutions and promoting their commitment to sustainability, advocacy groups can not only reduce their environmental impact but also appeal to a growing base of eco-conscious supporters. Join us as we explore the future, unlocking new opportunities for innovation, impact, and sustainability! 💡 Follow us for more foresight hits every week!

🎯 Ready to conquer the IASP Certification Exam? Join us for the Mastering Strategy Bootcamp in Washington, DC from December 2-6, 2024! As an Authorized Learning Provider (ALP) and Certification Preparation Provider (CPP) for the International Association for Strategy Professionals, we know what it takes to get you certified. ✨ Why choose us? 📊 Proven 95% pass rate for our SMPS program participants. 🌟 31% of all IASP-certified professionals took our Mastering Strategy program as part of their journey. 📚 Complete alignment with IASP Body of Knowledge (BOK) 3.0. 🖥️ Over a decade of successful IASP exam prep courses. Bridge the gap between strategy theory and application—join us and take a confident step toward your certification! Learn more & Register: https://lnkd.in/eTPRtgYg

🌊 Foresight Trends in Naval Strategy ⚓️ This week’s “Foresight Finds” highlights key trends shaping the future of naval capabilities. Check it out!

Last call! 🚨 Our free IASP info session is tomorrow, Thursday November 7 at 1PM EST. Make sure to register and get all your questions answered! 🙋♀️ https://lnkd.in/eZVMePu3

🔍 Advancing Forensic Science: Foresight Finds Ahead! 🔍🧬 Welcome to this week’s "Foresight Finds," in collaboration with Mark Bills of Transformativ. Today, we’re diving into transformative trends on the horizon for #forensic science. Let’s explore these innovative developments and their implications: Forensic Chrono-analysis 🕰️ Imagine being able to reconstruct the precise timeline of a person’s last moments at a cellular level. Forensic chrono-analysis is emerging as a groundbreaking concept, using nanotechnology and molecular biology to track microscopic cellular changes that reveal a person’s actions leading up to a crime. Forensic companies interested in pioneering this field may need to invest in nanotech R&D and partner with academic and biotech institutions. This technology could reshape legal evidence standards and redefine the boundaries of forensic science. Microbiome Forensics 🔬 The unique microbial makeup each person carries—their microbiome—could soon become a powerful forensic tool. By examining microbial traces left behind, forensic scientists could track locations and even interactions. Companies looking to advance this field may consider investments in microbial genomics and bioinformatics to create new methods for gathering and analyzing microbial evidence. As microbiome forensics evolves, it offers the promise of a more individualized, precise way to trace identities and movements, while also posing challenges regarding privacy and data sensitivity. Neuroforensic Lie Detection 🧠 The next evolution in lie detection may soon be upon us, with advances in brain imaging suggesting new ways to verify truthfulness by observing neural patterns. Unlike polygraphs, this method could provide a more reliable, science-backed approach to interrogations. For forensic firms, investing in neuroscience and brain-imaging technology could offer new service models around neuroforensic lie detection. Navigating ethical and legal concerns around consent and mental privacy will be critical, as will working closely with legal professionals to validate this approach in courtrooms. Forensic Gig Economy Expansion 🔍💼 The gig economy is now expanding into forensic science, enabling experts to freelance on a case-by-case basis via specialized platforms. This trend is set to offer forensic businesses flexibility, allowing them to scale services without the commitment of full-time staff. By embracing gig-based platforms, companies can diversify their expertise pool and tackle a broader range of cases on demand, potentially increasing economic efficiency while still upholding confidentiality and quality standards. Join us as we examine the future, unlocking powerful innovations that could reshape the future. 💡 Follow us for more foresight hits every week! Chips Stewart LBL Strategies Randall Rollinson Annika Tammiste Doug Maris #foresight #foresightfinds #forensics

📈 Are you looking to advance your strategic management and planning career and ace the IASP Certification Exam? Join our upcoming Mastering Strategy programs! As a trusted Certification Preparation Provider (CPP) and Authorized Learning Provider (ALP) for the International Association for Strategy Professionals (IASP), we can help you achieve certification success. Here’s why LBL is the right partner for your certification journey: 📣 Proven Success: 95% of our SMPS participants pass the IASP Certification Exam at first sitting. 📈 Industry Impact: 31% of all IASP certified professionals completed the LBL SMPS course. 📚 BOK Alignment: Our bootcamp and 10- week live online program align with IASP Body of Knowledge (BOK) 3.0, ensuring up-to-date expertise. 🎓 Experienced Leadership: With over a decade of experience, LBL’s exam prep programs are trusted worldwide. Take the next step toward becoming a certified strategy professional—join us! Learn more about our upcoming Mastering Strategy programs: https://lnkd.in/eycVvP3D