Capturing Strategic Data Using Causal Mapping Information is captured during our Strategic Interventions (whether it is via Strategic Interviews or Group Workshops) as a causal map. Cause (or concept) mapping…
Analysing Strategic Data Strategy development is inherently complex so accepting this and managing the complexity creates a much more robust and effective strategic plan. The ‘strategy maps’ that are generated can often become…
What are Strategic Activities? Strategic activities are actions, projects and other activities that are designed to achieve specific outcomes and objectives. Each objective and goal should have a plan (made…
What is the SMART Criteria? SMART is an acronym for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time Bound. It is most often used to guide the setting of objectives and goals.…
What is Strategic Planning? The future success of your organisation depends on effective strategic planning. Strategic planning is the process of establishing and documenting a direction of your organisation by…
What is a Strategic Objective? Strategic Objectives describes what the organisation want to achieve in the short to medium term and serve as stepping stones for attaining its Goals. Objectives…
What is a PEST Analysis? A PEST Analysis is a commonly used tool that helps organisations to understand things that are happening in the external environment. This is a very…
What is a Strategy Map? Strategy mapping can vastly improve any strategy communication effort. A strategy map is a graphic that shows a logical, cause-and-effect connection between all of the…
Prescriptive Vs Emergent Strategies There is often confusion between the concepts of prescriptive and emergent strategies. This article considers the differences and merits of each type of strategy. Prescriptive Strategy…
