MyStrategicPlan/blog » Videos http://mystrategicplan.com/blog Management how-to's, hacks & news from MyStrategicPlan.com Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:17:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 en How to Set SMART Goals http://mystrategicplan.com/blog/how-to-set-smart-goals/ http://mystrategicplan.com/blog/how-to-set-smart-goals/#comments Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:17:16 +0000 Ed Adkins http://mystrategicplan.com/blog/how-to-set-smart-goals/ In our latest whiteboard video, Erica Olsen simplifies the process of setting SMART, actionable goals for your organization. In this informative and concise video, Erica covers:

  • What is a goal?
  • How do you make sure your goals are aligned with your higher-level strategic objectives?
  • What does “goal cascading” mean and why is that important?

For more information on goal setting, see our article, How S.M.A.R.T. goal setting works or browse our resources section.

]]> http://mystrategicplan.com/blog/how-to-set-smart-goals/feed/ How to Implement Your Strategic Plan http://mystrategicplan.com/blog/how-to-implement-your-strategic-plan-a-whiteboard-video/ http://mystrategicplan.com/blog/how-to-implement-your-strategic-plan-a-whiteboard-video/#comments Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:19:47 +0000 Ed Adkins http://mystrategicplan.com/blog/how-to-implement-your-strategic-plan-a-whiteboard-video/ Execute, execute, execute! That sentence (fragment) is terrifying on so many levels. Not only does it bring to mind pictures of being blindfolded, given a last cigarette, and placed in front of a firing squad, but even more scary it means once you craft a strategic plan you’re expected to make it happen.

Planning is one thing, but how do you make sure your plan gets implemented? There’s a secret to executing strategy. It’s not magic, and it’s not hope. If you’re anything like me, no matter how many times you’ve called the psychic hotline, or begged the universe to accomplish your strategic initiatives, you’ve noticed that something is missing.

Well, don’t be sad. Erica has come through yet again with a fantastic, concise whiteboard video that will show you how to get your strategy done. No more guessing what will work, no more pointing fingers when your objectives fall flat- this video will give you the tools to quit relying on the plan (or the universe) alone to accomplish your vision.

Thanks for watching and as always, feedback and questions are encouraged.

]]> http://mystrategicplan.com/blog/how-to-implement-your-strategic-plan-a-whiteboard-video/feed/ How to Develop Your Competitive Advantage http://mystrategicplan.com/blog/how-to-develop-your-competitive-advantage/ http://mystrategicplan.com/blog/how-to-develop-your-competitive-advantage/#comments Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:32:31 +0000 Ed Adkins http://mystrategicplan.com/blog/how-to-develop-your-competitive-advantage/ What is your competitive advantage? Have you taken the time to craft a statement for your organization that clearly defines how you serve your customers’ needs better than your competition can?

In this whiteboard video, Erica Olsen lays out why you should define your competitive advantage and how to do it. In minutes, you can learn how to create or revise this powerful component to your organization’s strategy!

]]> http://mystrategicplan.com/blog/how-to-develop-your-competitive-advantage/feed/ Have you checked out MyStrategicPlan’s Whiteboard Video Series? http://mystrategicplan.com/blog/have-you-checked-out-mystrategicplans-whiteboard-video-series/ http://mystrategicplan.com/blog/have-you-checked-out-mystrategicplans-whiteboard-video-series/#comments Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:38:20 +0000 Ed Adkins http://mystrategicplan.com/blog/have-you-checked-out-mystrategicplans-whiteboard-video-series/ Each week, we here at MSP have been toiling away at producing quality video content to help you, dear readers, craft super-powerful strategic plans. And what do we ask for it? Maybe a few comments… a link or two. If you haven’t taken the time to check out one of our stellar whiteboard videos, take a chance and check them out now.

How to make a Mission Statement

How to make a Vision Statement

How to write a Values Statement

How to perform a SWOT Analysis

]]> http://mystrategicplan.com/blog/have-you-checked-out-mystrategicplans-whiteboard-video-series/feed/ How to Perform A SWOT Analysis: A Whiteboard Video http://mystrategicplan.com/blog/how-to-perform-a-swot-analysis-a-whiteboard-video/ http://mystrategicplan.com/blog/how-to-perform-a-swot-analysis-a-whiteboard-video/#comments Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:44:53 +0000 Ed Adkins http://mystrategicplan.com/blog/how-to-perform-a-swot-analysis-a-whiteboard-video/ This week in our White Board Session, Erica Olsen explains how to perform a SWOT Analysis, an essential part of the Environmental Scan within your organization’s strategic plan.

If you’d like more information, please browse our archives or check out our additional resources.

]]> http://mystrategicplan.com/blog/how-to-perform-a-swot-analysis-a-whiteboard-video/feed/ Whiteboard Video: How to Write a Values Statement http://mystrategicplan.com/blog/whiteboard-video-how-to-write-a-values-statement/ http://mystrategicplan.com/blog/whiteboard-video-how-to-write-a-values-statement/#comments Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:27:16 +0000 Ed Adkins http://mystrategicplan.com/blog/whiteboard-video-how-to-write-a-values-statement/ It’s Whiteboard Thursday again, and this time we’ve got Erica Olsen detailing how to craft a values statement that will clearly explain what your organization believes, or stands for. Each week, we’ll be posting these video tutorials so check back for more!

In addition, if you have any requests for subjects, please let us know in the comments.

]]> http://mystrategicplan.com/blog/whiteboard-video-how-to-write-a-values-statement/feed/ Whiteboard Video: How To Write a Vision Statement http://mystrategicplan.com/blog/whiteboard-video-how-to-write-a-vision-statement/ http://mystrategicplan.com/blog/whiteboard-video-how-to-write-a-vision-statement/#comments Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:20:54 +0000 Ed Adkins http://mystrategicplan.com/blog/whiteboard-video-how-to-write-a-vision-statement/ In this whiteboard video, our VP of Marketing, Erica Olsen, describes how to craft a vision that challenges and inspires your organization to reach your long-term goals. No matter whether your organization is just beginning or has you’ve had a strategic plan in place for years, you could get a lot from this quick video on visioning.

]]> http://mystrategicplan.com/blog/whiteboard-video-how-to-write-a-vision-statement/feed/ Whiteboard Video: How to Write a Mission Statement http://mystrategicplan.com/blog/whiteboard-video-how-to-write-a-mission-statement/ http://mystrategicplan.com/blog/whiteboard-video-how-to-write-a-mission-statement/#comments Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:32:14 +0000 Ed Adkins http://mystrategicplan.com/blog/whiteboard-video-how-to-write-a-mission-statement/ MSP is extremely proud to announce our new weekly installment to the blog- “The Virtual Strategist: Practical videos packed with business essentials.” Each week, our VP of Marketing Erica Olsen will take complex or boring business concepts and make them simple and inspiring! This week: Mission Statements.

Stay tuned for more each week here at mystrategicplan/blog!

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