Monthly Archives: September 2011

Use the As-Is-&-To-Be Table to Clarify Strategic Initiative Vision

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Greg Githens

This is a practical technique for strategic initiative vision, similar to gap analysis. It includes a case example of how Greg Githens used it to help a COO and team structure a floundering strategic initiative for better performance. He advises more effort on the To Be visioning and addressing ambiguity. He cautions about the risk of analysis paralysis. This article can help managers involved in strategy formulation and strategy execution. Continue reading →

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Resolving Ambiguity and Uncertainty (Strategic Thinking – Part 4)

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Greg Githens

Strategic initiatives leaders must understand the difference between ambiguity and uncertainty. Uncertainty deals with explicit questions, whereas ambiguity raises the point, “Are we asking the right questions?” Both are useful concepts, and strategic thinkers have tools (most importantly, questions) for dealing with both. This article continues a series on strategic thinking. Continue reading →

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Fast and Effective Decisions Drive the Strategic Initiative

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Greg Githens

Fast and effective decisions drive the strategic initiative program. Greg Githens provides useful ideas for making faster and better decisions. Continue reading →

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