Strategic business objectives are an integral part of any strategic plan. Without clear, quantifiable objectives, it's unlikely your organization's plan can succeed. In a strategic plan, objectives ...

Your small business needs objectives -- or goals -- in order to head in the direction you want it to go. However, setting objectives and achieving them are two different matters. In order to take your ...

The following is a blog post reprinted with permission from AchieveIt.Okay, so this is going to be one of those “you’ve got to be kidding me” moments, what many of us call a BFO: Blinding Flash of the ...

The following is reprinted with permission from AchieveIt.One of the six reasons why hospital strategic plans fail is lack of focus. Hospital executives typically pile on objective after objective, ...

It has been said that if you are not planning to succeed, you’re planning to fail. A lack of planning will lead to the demise of an organization, especially the fire service. Strategic planning is one ...

In my experience helping organizations with project portfolio management, most have struggled to truly connect to their overall strategy components. In most scenarios, the project management office ...

High-performing leaders understand the importance of implementing smart business strategies to drive sustainable growth. The right business strategy aligns a company’s objectives with the needs of its ...

With so much emphasis on digital marketing these days, one might think print advertising a thing of the past. On the contrary, integrating print ads into a full-funnel strategy can help marketers ...

The most successful RIAs are confidently starting their new year with a strategic plan that honors their values and purpose. The latest research validates that this best practice correlates with ...

Any CEO will tell you that they want a better brand, more social media followers, and increased sales. Beyond that, they tend to depend on their marketing department to figure out the concrete steps ...