Recorded Webinars

Innovation Strategies: Part 1 – Technology and Business Innovation (10 mins)

This is part of a 3 part series from our MyStrategicPlan Strategy Huddle held on August 25, 2010.

Innovation Strategies: Part 1 – Technology and Business Innovation is presented by expert strategists Erica Olsen and Howard Olsen of M3 Planning. This part of the series looks into how the current economic times are making organizations look at how they can stay ahead in technology and changes in the business world while staying fiscally viable. Instead of making cuts across the board to save money quickly, organizations need to balance out what is happening now with where they want to be in the future.

Innovation Strategies: Part 2 – Product and Service Innovation (10 mins)

This is part of a 3 part series from our MyStrategicPlan Strategy Huddle held on August 25, 2010.

Innovation Strategies: Part 2 – Product and Services Innovation is presented by expert strategists Erica Olsen and Howard Olsen of M3 Planning. This part of the series looks into how the current economic times are making organizations look at their products and services trying to find ways to cut back. Instead organizations need to be looking at how they can provide the right products and services that their customers need. Many people have changed their focus as the economic downturn continues to effect everyone.

Innovation Strategies: Part 3 – Business Model and Behavioral Innovations (30 mins)

This is part of a 3 part series covered in our MyStrategicPlan Strategy Huddle on August 25, 2010.

Innovation Strategies: Part 3 – Business Model and Behavioral Strategies presented by expert strategists Erica Olsen and Howard Olsen. This part of the series is a deep dive into how innovation needs to be a part of your business model and how looking at behavioral innovations can help your organization grow during this economic downturn.

Strategy Huddle – August 25th, 2010 (60 mins)

Watch a recorded video of the latest Strategy Huddle and then signup to attend the next huddle!  The purpose of the huddle is to answer real world questions, handle high-level strategy issues, and share best practices on strategy, execution and planning.  The topics of focus were:

1. Strategy Stat: Is Innovation a Strategic Priority?
2. Topic/Question: Innovation: Innovation strategies are the name of the game, so they say, how do you really do this?

• Overview: Look at the different types of innovation strategies
• How To: Apply the best innovation strategy to your organization
• Case Study: Learn how two companies are approaching innovation in a practical, results oriented way

Getting the most out of new features in MyStrategicPlan (50 mins)

In this special webinar you will learn from Erica Olsen, COO and Co-Founder of M3Planning, how to get the most out of our MyStrategicPlan web-base software for strategic planning.  She will discuss:

• How to look like a hero with The Dash
• How to get the most out of MSP Reports
• Our best kept secret coming to your inbox: A Virtual Strategy Guide
• How to tap into the wisdom of the crowd with the Strategy Community
• How to take control of the communication to your team

Leadership and Strategy (20 mins)

This is part of our Strategy Huddle series from July 2010, Leadership and Strategy.

This month we answered a of question from a client:

• I am new to the “strategy leader” role in our mid-sized company. What are two pitfalls that I need to watch out for?

Running Mid-Year Reviews (13 mins)

This is part of the July 2010 Strategy Huddle series, Running Mid-Year Reviews.

Important points to be considered when planning and holding a mid-year review:

• Ensure your plan cascades correctly to allow for effective reporting
• Clarify your plan structure, accountability and systems that support running a mid-year review
• Give your managers/directors talking points
• Require a specific reporting mechanism

Planning in Turbulent Times (11 mins)

This is part of our July 2010 Strategy Huddle on Planning in Turbulent Times.

How do you do strategic planning looking out 1 -2 -5 years, when there is a real threat of a double dip recession?  How is it applicable?  How do you adjust?

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Strategy Huddle – July 28th, 2010 (53 mins)

Watch a recorded video of the latest Strategy Huddle and then signup to attend the next huddle!  The purpose of the huddle is to answer real world questions, handle high-level strategy issues, and share best practices on strategy, execution and planning.  The topics of focus were:

1. Strategy Stat: Strategy Stat: Marketplace leader-board shuffles at double rate in downturn
2. Topic/Question: Planning in Turbulent Times: How do you do strategic planning looking out 1-2-5 years when there is a real threat of a dbl dip recession?  How is it applicable?  How do I adjust?
3. Topic/Question: Running Mid-year Reviews: How do I run an effective Mid-Year Strategy Review meeting?
4. Topic/Question: Leadership & Strategy: I’m new to the “strategy leader” for our mid size company.  What are 2 pitfalls that I need to watch out for?

Create Strategic Alignment in a Loosely Organized Company

Learn how to create strategic alignment in a loosely organized company with these tips. In this presentation we answer your real world questions about high-level strategy issues, and share best practices. This video was produced from a Strategy Huddle webinar held on June 23, 2010. If you enjoy this video, signup to attend the next huddle and submit your questions!

Does Your Business Model Need Change?

Does your business model need change? Use the consulting exercise described in the video below to determine if your organization needs to choose a different strategy. In this presentation we answer your real world questions about high-level strategy issues, and share best practices. This video was produced from a Strategy Huddle webinar held on June 23, 2010. If you enjoy this video, signup to attend the next huddle and submit your questions!

Creating Useful Measures for Execution

What does success look like? With these quick tips you’ll know how to measure it. In this presentation we answer your real world questions about high-level strategy issues, and share best practices. This video was produced from a Strategy Huddle webinar held on June 23, 2010. If you enjoy this video, signup to attend the next huddle and submit your questions!

The topics of focus from the June 23, 2010 Strategy Huddle were:

1. Strategy Stat: What Matters Most to Strategy Execution
2. Topic/Question: Creating Useful Measures for Execution
3. Topic/Question: Case Study: Creating Strategic Alignment in a Loosely Organized Company
4. Topic/Question: Case Study: How to Change your Business Model

Business Model Canvas

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What Matters Most to Strategy Execution

Need help identifying what matters most in strategy execution? In this presentation, we answer your real world questions about high-level strategy issues, and share best practices. This video was produced from a Strategy Huddle webinar held on June 23, 2010. If you enjoy this video, signup to attend the next huddle and submit your questions!

The topics of focus from the June 23, 2010 Strategy Huddle were:

1. Strategy Stat: What Matters Most to Strategy Execution
2. Topic/Question: Creating Useful Measures for Execution
3. Topic/Question: Case Study: Creating Strategic Alignment in a Loosely Organized Company
4. Topic/Question: Case Study: How to Change your Business Model

Business Model Canvas

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Strategy Huddle – June 23rd, 2010

Watch a recorded video of the latest Strategy Huddle and then signup to attend the next huddle!  The purpose of the huddle is to answer real world questions, handle high-level strategy issues, and share best practices on strategy, execution and planning.  The topics of focus were:

1. Strategy Stat: What Matters Most to Strategy Execution
2. Topic/Question: Creating Useful Measures for Execution
3. Topic/Question: Case Study: Creating Strategic Alignment in a Loosely Organized Company
4. Topic/Question: Case Study: How to Change your Business Model

Business Model Canvas

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Visiting Strategy Leader – Morton Glassberg

This is part of our Strategy Huddle series from May 2010.

Martin Glassberg, Senior Strategic Planning Analyst from Organizational Strategies, Inc, joins us today to add his knowledge and insights on having accountability in an organization, especially when it comes to the strategic plan.

People Accountability

This is part of our Strategy Huddle series from May 2010, People Accountability.

This month, one of our MyStrategicPlan clients asked us this question: How do I drive accountability throughout the organization?

Strategy Huddle – May 26th, 2010

Watch a recorded video of the latest Strategy Huddle and then signup to attend the next huddle!  The purpose of the huddle is to answer real world questions, handle high-level strategy issues, and share best practices on strategy, execution and planning.  The topics of focus were:

1. Strategy Stat: 87
2. Topic/Question: Competitive Advantages – How do you determine your competitive advantages in today’s environment?
3. Topic/Question: People Accountability – How do I drive accountability throughout the organization?
4. Topic/Question: Visiting Strategy Leader – Morton Glassberg – continuing the focus on accountability

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Strategy Huddle – April 28th, 2010

Watch a recorded video of the latest Strategy Huddle and then signup to attend the next huddle!  The purpose of the huddle is to answer real world questions, handle high-level strategy issues, and share best practices on strategy, execution and planning.  The topics of focus were:

1. Strategy Stat: #1 Obstacle to Strategy Execution
2. Topic/Question: Planning Meeting Confusion – How can we clear up the confusion that always comes up in planning meetings?
3. Topic/Question: Driving Strategy – What must a leader do to drive strategy?
4. Topic/Question: Risk Management – How to incorporate risk management in strategic planning?

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Strategy Huddle – March 31st, 2010

Watch a recorded video of the latest Strategy Huddle and then signup to attend the next huddle!  The purpose of the huddle is to answer real world questions, handle high-level strategy issues, and share best practices on strategy, execution and planning.  The topics of focus were:

1. Strategy Stat: Government involvement in your industry
2. Question: Using the Balanced Scorecard – What is the Balanced Scorecard and why use it?
3. Question: Running Strategy Reviews – How do I run an effective Strategy Review?
4. Visiting Strategy Leader: Daryl VanderWilt – Strengthen Rural Iowa

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