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hard</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-10-21T16:15:56+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/2012/06/15/use-the-prospective-hindsight-technique-to-improve-your-vision-statements-and-story-telling/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/crystal-ball-prospective-hindsight-for-strategic-initiatives.png</image:loc><image:title>crystal ball prospective hindsight for strategic initiatives</image:title><image:caption>Have the team imagine the "disaster scenario."</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-10-21T15:57:12+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/2011/06/01/vice-president-director-manager-of-strategic-initiatives-position-description-best-practices/</loc><lastmod>2017-08-19T15:20:53+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/2012/01/12/advice-for-strategic-initiative-charters/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2-page-charter-image.jpg</image:loc><image:title>2 page charter 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gap</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-09-25T14:09:36+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/2011/12/20/strategy-as-story-the-abcde-model/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/click-for-free-email-updates.png</image:loc><image:title>Click for free email updates</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/abcde-model-of-strategy-process.png</image:loc><image:title>ABCDE Model of Strategy Process</image:title><image:caption>A great way to visualize the flow of strategy</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-26T19:01:03+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/2012/01/31/a-powerful-idea-for-your-strategic-initiative-program-brand-trust/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/20120131-142141.jpg</image:loc><image:title>20120131-142141.jpg</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-09-24T13:23:11+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/2012/01/27/case-study-strategic-initiative-kickoff-in-a-global-joint-venture/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/20120127-092416.jpg</image:loc><image:title>20120127-092416.jpg</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-09-21T19:03:04+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/2012/04/26/how-to-identify-strategic-assumptions/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/assumptions-are-the-mother.png</image:loc><image:title>assumptions are the mother</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-09-19T17:38:50+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/2011/06/13/two-tools-for-describing-strategic-context-strategic-thinking-part-3/</loc><lastmod>2016-11-29T08:11:12+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/2012/05/28/how-to-develop-completion-criteria-and-success-metrics/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/example-completion-success-criteria-statements.png</image:loc><image:title>example completion &amp; success criteria statements</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/eight-steps-completion-criteria.png</image:loc><image:title>Eight steps completion criteria</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/what-does-done-look-like-graphic.png</image:loc><image:title>what does done look like graphic</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-09-17T12:40:25+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/2012/04/10/strategic-initiative-case-study-intels-product-development-turnaround/</loc><lastmod>2012-09-10T14:04:21+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/2011/04/20/how-to-energize-strategic-initiatives-with-outcomes/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/outcomes_revenue_coupon.png</image:loc><image:title>Outcomes_revenue_coupon</image:title><image:caption>Develop a preliminary forecast of outcomes</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/performance-outcomes-graphic.png</image:loc><image:title>Performance Outcomes Graphic</image:title><image:caption>It's critical to understand - and forecast - the direction of performance</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-07-03T14:07:52+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/2011/11/17/why-your-organization-will-perform-better-with-fewer-strategic-initiatives-six-bits-evidence/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/click-the-follow-button2.png</image:loc><image:title>click the follow button</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/target-2-rabbits.png</image:loc><image:title>target 2 rabbits</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/chasing-2-rabbits.png</image:loc><image:title>chasing 2 rabbits</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/death-spiral-from-project-overload.png</image:loc><image:title>Death spiral from project overload</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-07-03T14:02:25+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/2011/09/17/fast-and-effective-decisions-drive-the-strategic-initiative/</loc><lastmod>2012-06-28T17:27:25+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/2010/10/25/a-concise-guide-to-the-differences-between-programs-and-projects/</loc><lastmod>2012-06-27T11:20:05+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/2012/03/15/the-strategic-initiative-leader-the-1-success-factor/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/capable-program-manager-number-1-success-factor.png</image:loc><image:title>capable program manager number 1 success factor</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-10-13T13:29:08+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/2011/03/21/strategy-is-a-boundary-spanning-activity/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/horizontal_boundaries_110321.png</image:loc><image:title>horizontal_boundaries_110321</image:title><image:caption>Success at a strategic initiative involves bridging horizontal boundaries</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/vertical_boundaries_110321.png</image:loc><image:title>vertical_Boundaries_110321</image:title><image:caption>Vertical connections: think cascading metrics!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/crossword_puzzle.png</image:loc><image:title>crossword_puzzle</image:title><image:caption>Leaders have to connect ideas to find synergy</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/110321_blog_summary_box_step_3.png</image:loc><image:title>110321_Blog_Summary_Box_Step_3</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-06-08T13:13:22+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/2011/10/20/a-template-for-strategic-objectives-benefits-propositions-part-3-a-d-v-i-c-e-business-drivers/</loc><lastmod>2017-06-26T17:00:24+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/2011/11/10/strategic-initiative-case-study-delivering-large-cost-savings-in-healthcare-it-infrastructure/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/phil-patrick-png.jpg</image:loc><image:title>phil patrick.PNG</image:title><image:caption>Phil Patrick</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-04-28T15:40:41+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/2011/11/08/strategy-as-the-backstory-another-leadership-tip/</loc><lastmod>2012-04-01T12:33:09+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/2010/09/16/the-four-driving-questions-for-success/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/four-driving-questions1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Four Driving Questions</image:title><image:caption>Four Driving Questions</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/four-driving-questions.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Four Driving Questions</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-03-30T12:01:50+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/2011/07/05/a-practical-tool-for-gaining-program-management-insights/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/si-course-logo.png</image:loc><image:title>SIMple Model</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2012-03-23T17:16:36+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/2011/10/31/contrast-the-pain-and-the-gain-benefits-propositions-part-4/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/carott-stick.png</image:loc><image:title>carott stick</image:title><image:caption>Motivation involves gain and pain</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-03-02T13:34:49+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/2011/10/10/three-templates-strategic-initiative-benefit-propositions-part-2/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/benefits-as-claims-and-personal-importance-a-tradeoff-curve1.png</image:loc><image:title>Benefits as Claims and Personal Importance - A Tradeoff Curve</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/benefits-as-claims-and-personal-importance-a-tradeoff-curve.png</image:loc><image:title>Benefits as Claims and Personal Importance - A Tradeoff 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Port</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2012-01-18T19:36:29+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/2010/12/30/strategic-initiatives-case-study-dominos-pizza-turnaround/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/vision-cover.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Inside the Pizza Turnaroud Strategic Initiative</image:title><image:caption>Inside the Pizza Turnaroud Strategic 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Keeps You Awake at Night?</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2011-12-07T14:46:25+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/2011/07/19/use-the-columbo-question-to-get-strategic-information/</loc><lastmod>2011-12-07T14:01:57+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/2011/04/07/strategic-initiative-case-study-destination-disney/</loc><lastmod>2011-12-01T12:19:34+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/2010/08/16/strategic-initiative-case-study-ibm%e2%80%99s-speed-team-2/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/fastcompanylogo1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Fastcompanylogo</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/fastcompanylogo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Fastcompanylogo</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2011-11-12T17:45:53+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/2010/08/11/strategic-initiative-case-study-how-google-will-save-newspapers-from-extinction/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/atlantic-google-issue.jpg</image:loc><image:title>atlantic 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that Foster Strategic Initiative Commitment</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/fosteralignmenttraits2.png</image:loc><image:title>FosterAlignmentTraits</image:title><image:caption>Traits that Foster Strategic Initiative Alignment</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/fosteralignmenttraits1.png</image:loc><image:title>Three Traits That Foster Alignment</image:title><image:caption>Three Traits That Foster Alignment</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/fostercommitmenttraits.png</image:loc><image:title>Three Traits that Foster Commitment</image:title><image:caption>Three Traits that Foster 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Issue: Vision and Strategy Documents</image:title><image:caption>The Issue: Vision and Strategy Docuements</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2011-04-23T17:58:14+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/2011/02/23/interpreting-strategy-documents-more-insights-and-a-valuable-tip/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/walk_me_through_your_thought_process1.png</image:loc><image:title>Walk_me_through_your_thought_process</image:title><image:caption>This request makes a big difference in understanding strategic intent</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://leadingstrategicinitiatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/walk_me_through_your_thought_process.png</image:loc><image:title>Walk_me_through_your_thought_process</image:title><image:caption>Make this request of the strategy 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