Archive for the 'Strategic Planning' Category

Focus on Four Critical Aspects of Business During Uncertain Times

Focus is a huge problem for any CEO in the business world today. With so many demands on their time and their energy, how does a business owner determine what are the right things to focus on at the right time?
As a business grows, the rules begin to change. The business owner can’t grow the […]

Six Sigma Green Belt Improvement of Business Processes

When we improve our business processes, we are reducing the number of defects in our products and services for our customers. If there is a high level of complexity in our processes and products and services, there are more opportunities for defect. Therefore, to achieve a high Sigma capability, our goal is to reduce the […]

How To Build A Successful Business Plan

By definition, a business plan is a formal statement of a set of business goals, the reasons why they are believed attainable and the plan for reaching those goals. They are used in both primary and secondary programs to teach economic principles. A business plan having changes in perception and branding as its primary goals […]

Four Important Reasons to Consult with School Stakeholders

There are many individuals and groups associated with schools and many of these people are likely to have valuable ideas to contribute to schools. Because they are close to your school they also have a vested interest in its success. The more you involve these people in contributing to the strategic direction you wish the […]

Measure What Matters, Dump What Doesn’t

I recently met with my friend Neil to discuss several business building strategies. I shared with him a tool that I use in my own business on a daily basis.
You can create this tool on your own, it’s super easy to use, and I guarantee it will help you grow your business exponentially.
The tool […]

Business Intelligence — Tools for All Companies

The term business intelligence (BI), although sounding mysterious, is simply the act of tracking and analyzing company data. Most companies have business intelligence tools in place, but may not realize how focusing on this data and using technology to track business events can greatly improve the operations and bottom line of any company.
Business intelligence […]