There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to most managers. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between art and science, between the qualitative and quantitative and it lies between the pit of a manager’s fears and the summit of their knowledge. That’s the signpost up ahead–your next stop, the Strategylight Zone. The time: 5:30 pm. The place: a company, any company, maybe… READ MORE
Pick-Up-Sticks is a game many of us played as kids. If you recall, a bundle of sticks roughly six inches long are held in a loose bunch and released on a table top, falling in random disarray. Each player then takes a turn removing a stick from the pile, with the goal of not moving or disturbing the remaining ones. Unfortunately, in many organizations, the use of strategy tools is eerily similar to Pick-up-Sticks. A series of random, unrelated… READ MORE
In business, we define profit as a financial benefit that is realized when the amount of revenue gained from a business activity exceeds the expenses. Do you live a profitable life? Or, are you putting in much more than you’re gaining? Too often, we spend countless hours in work or other activities and feel frustrated because we’re not getting much out of it. Take the quiz below to find out if you live strategically. 1. Do you have a… READ MORE
The beginning of the year is an opportune time to create a strategic plan for yourself. Yes, you. Will you spend the year bouncing around from one thing to the next like a bumper car at the carnival? Or, will you live this year with purpose, focus and clear intent on getting the most out of your work and your life. My research with more than 2,000 adults showed that less than 2 out of every 10 people have a plan for their life. I had the… READ MORE
New Year’s resolutions are set with good intent, but rarely achieved. Here are three things to avoid when working to accomplish your resolutions or goals for the new… READ MORE
