The following is an excerpt of a blog post reprinted with permission from AchieveIt.Last week, in the first of this two-part blog, we discussed the need for and purpose of mission statements, which ...

With more healthcare organizations consolidating every year, it is critically important that newly formed systems develop a comprehensive strategic plan that sets the new organization’s path towards ...

Luther College has launched a new strategic framework to guide the institution for the next two years. The framework addresses the college’s need to expand its reach, align its resources and ...

Strategic planning has long been treated as something complex, expensive and exclusive to large corporations. But for smart entrepreneurs, especially those just starting or scaling on limited budgets, ...

Colleges and universities are navigating technological change, shifting demographics, evolving workforce demands and fluctuating economic conditions. As a university president, I’ve seen how ...

The vision, strategic priorities and theory of change are established at the beginning of the PLAN for Results phase, based on a well-developed situation analysis and planning scenario. This helps ...

Success leaves clues, revealing patterns anyone can learn and follow. These patterns provide a systematic approach to turning ambitious goals into achievable outcomes. Successful people don't rely on ...

Vision is a clear and compelling picture of what an organization aspires to achieve. It provides direction, inspiration, and a sense of purpose for the organization and its employees. A strong vision ...

Contemporary academic institutions face many challenges when planning new technology or applications like hybrid learning. Overcoming resistance to change and fostering an environment that embraces ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I explore personal branding and storytelling in the digital age. Branding is the most important part of your marketing strategy, ...

Traditional, complex strategic planning doesn’t suit modern entrepreneurs. Instead, focus on a lean, agile and actionable strategy that you can start implementing in days, not quarters. Define where ...