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As important as it is to make great change decisions, equally important is to consider what happens after the decision to act is made to ensure that full value of the change action is realised.

Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast (c)... But Methods Devours Both! Peter Drucker's famous saying emphasizes the importance of organizational culture. But does that mean strategy is irrelevant? At Strategium, we believe culture, strategy, and long-term planning must work in harmony. Ignoring any of these elements can lead to instability and crisis. Here's why strategic planning matters: ·      Culture as a Determinant: A robust strategic plan acknowledges and leverages organizational culture. ·      Moving Beyond Platitudes: Planning turns vague aspirations into concrete actions, ensuring tangible results instead of empty promises. ·      Preventing Instability: Proactive planning helps identify potential bottlenecks before they escalate into crises. We advocate for balanced and sustainable development across all levels – individuals, companies, cities, nations, and the world. This means considering the long-term impact of decisions. Explore our blog https://lnkd.in/eah5a9VG to dive deeper into these critical topics: ·      Strategic planning. ·      Business models. ·      Change management. ·      Sustainable development. Let's build a future where culture, strategy, and long-term vision work together to create lasting success and a thriving world. #StrategicPlanning

Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast (c)... But Methods Devours Both! Peter Drucker's famous saying emphasizes the importance of organizational culture. But does that mean strategy is irrelevant? At Strategium, we believe culture, strategy, and long-term planning must work in harmony. Ignoring any of these elements can lead to instability and crisis. Here's why strategic planning matters: ·      Culture as a Determinant: A robust strategic plan acknowledges and leverages organizational culture. ·      Moving Beyond Platitudes: Planning turns vague aspirations into concrete actions, ensuring tangible results instead of empty promises. ·      Preventing Instability: Proactive planning helps identify potential bottlenecks before they escalate into crises. We advocate for balanced and sustainable development across all levels – individuals, companies, cities, nations, and the world. This means considering the long-term impact of decisions. Explore our blog https://lnkd.in/eah5a9VG to dive deeper into these critical topics: ·      Strategic planning. ·      Business models. ·      Change management. ·      Sustainable development. Let's build a future where culture, strategy, and long-term vision work together to create lasting success and a thriving world. #StrategicPlanning

A 'Theory of Change' explains why we think certain #actions (a project, program and/or an organisational strategy) will most likely lead to the desired change. See this 👇 ♻️ Repost if you find this helpful

Ever felt resistance when implementing change? Here's why... Pushing causes push back. The more we are pushed, the more we push back. By understanding the psychological and emotional dimensions of change, we can better support learners and staff going through enterprise-wide initiatives. What strategies have you found effective in managing change? Share your thoughts in the comments and let's share some ideas! #Change #ChangeManagement #OCM

Developing a growth mindset is crucial for thought leadership as it fosters continuous learning, resilience, and innovation. Thought leaders with a growth mindset believe in the potential for development and progress, viewing challenges as opportunities for learning 1. Create a Vision: Start by creating a vision of who you want to be and align to your asperations, no matter small or big. Setting long-term goals helps you focus on personal growth and development 2. Set Short-Term Stretch Goals : Establish frequent short-term goals that challenge you and push you out of your comfort zone. These goals act as stepping stones towards your long-term vision, fostering continuous growth and improvement 3. Embrace Failure and Resilience: View failure as an opportunity to learn and grow rather than a setback. Embracing failure removes its negative connotation and allows you to develop resilience, essential for navigating challenges 4. Increase Personal Accountability: Hold yourself accountable for your actions by seeking external accountability partners like executive coaches, your mentor or trusted advisors. Being accountable to someone helps drive personal growth and success 5. Reflect Non-Judgmentally: Reflect on your daily experiences without judgment, focusing on lessons learned and areas for improvement. This reflective practice enhances self-awareness, promotes growth, and supports continuous learning 6. Adopt Creative Thinking : Challenge conventional thinking by adopting creative thinking patterns that encourage innovation and exploration of alternative solutions. Creativity is essential for driving growth and staying ahead in a rapidly evolving world 7. Foster Diversity of Thought: Encourage diverse perspectives within your team to drive innovation and inclusivity. Embrace different ideas and viewpoints as they can lead to groundbreaking solutions and foster a culture of creativity #thoughtleadership #leadershipqualities #leadershipcoaching #growthmindset #learningeveryday #learningcommunity

Tom Hunsaker's article in Harvard Business Review outlines a practical approach to executing change within companies. He emphasizes the importance of not just making decisions for change, but also ensuring effective implementation. Hunsaker presents four key factors: ACE the memo, master the means, amplify with mechanisms, and measure to account. "ACE the memo" stresses the significance of clear and compelling communication to set expectations and inspire confidence. "Master the means" highlights the necessity of providing teams with the right resources and autonomy for success. "Amplify with mechanisms" suggests using tools like guarantees and tracking apps to reinforce desired behaviors. Lastly, "measure to account" focuses on strategic measurement at each stage of implementation, from input actions to outcomes, to drive progress and motivation. Hunsaker's approach aims to bridge the gap between intentions and actual value creation in change initiatives. #changemanagement #businessstrategy #leadershipdevelopment #executionexcellence #innovationinbusiness #leadershipskills

Recently I'm learning stretegic planning and I found that Inclusive strategic planning is crucial for success. But the most terrific part is, Excluding operational managers hinders implementation and overlooks valuable insights. Neglecting qualitative factors and the human element limits decision-making. Assuming certainty about the future ignores the need for adaptability. Embrace inclusivity, qualitative analysis, and flexibility for effective strategic planning. #InclusiveStrategicPlanning #Adaptability

Here's an article I wrote earlier this year on why change initiatives fail. I provided five reasons, from my perspective. What is your experience? What have you learned that might contribute to successful change in the future?

Change is often a challenge. I think most of us like predictability. However having a change mindset is imperative to adaptability, which is survival. Many years ago a former business partner recommended the book, "Who Moved My Cheese" by Dr. Spencer Johnson. Shortly there-after that same partner stole that business, which was a harsh awakening. However, I learned an important lesson to never count on always finding my cheese because, like it or not change is inevitable and today's cheese will one day be gone. A change mindset recognizes that we need to prepare for the day our cheese has moved and we need to adapt and find new cheese. The upsurge in AI is a prime example of cheese moving. How is your change mindset enabling you to find new cheese? People like Kali shift the mindset of my cheese has always been there to the reality that one day that cheese without change will be gone, or rotten.