MyStrategicPlan | Strategy Development & Execution Software » Recorded Webinars http://mystrategicplan.com Keep long-term focus synced up with daily decisions with MyStrategicPlan, the leading strategic planning tool for strategy development and executing strategy. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:19:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 What are 3-4 Resources that Emphasize the Value of Strategic Planning? http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/what-are-3-4-resources-that-emphasize-the-value-of-strategic-planning/ http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/what-are-3-4-resources-that-emphasize-the-value-of-strategic-planning/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:00:01 +0000 Vanessa Lindeberg http://mystrategicplan.com/?p=9972
  • How Does Business Planning and Strategic Planning Work Together? Watch a recorded video of Part 4 of the latest...
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    • ]]>     Watch a recorded video of Part 6 of the latest Strategy Huddle (October, 26th, 2011) 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 topic of focus was:

    1. Can you suggest 3-4 resources (video, book, speech, slideshow) to share with my CEO that will help me emphasize the value of Strategy Planning and to convince him that it is worth his time, and his staff’s time? I don’t have the buy in yet:-)

    Additional Resource Shared during Webinar: 80-sample Strategic Plans

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  • What is the Appropriate Number of Strategic Objectives? Watch a recorded video of Part 3 of the latest...
  • Fewer Strategic Priorities is Better Watch a recorded video of the Strategy Stats from the...
  • Strategy Huddle: Open Line Q&A Watch a recorded video of the latest Strategy Huddle (October,...
    • ]]>     Watch a recorded video of Part 5 of the latest Strategy Huddle (October, 26th, 2011) 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 topic of focus was:

    1. Our company has been checking out MyStrategicPlan and a few other options the past few months. What are the benefits of MyStrategicPlan and a robust plan versus the One-Page Strategic Plan. To me, I like the concept of a one page plan, but don’t know exactly what the trade-offs are. Am I thinking through the difference right – robust vs simple?

    Additional Resource Shared during Webinar: 80-sample Strategic Plans

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    ]]>     http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/what-are-the-benefits-of-using-the-robust-mystrategicplan-software/feed/ 0     How Does Business Planning and Strategic Planning Work Together? http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/how-does-business-planning-and-strategic-planning-work-together/ http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/how-does-business-planning-and-strategic-planning-work-together/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:46:31 +0000 Vanessa Lindeberg http://mystrategicplan.com/?p=9962
  • What are 3-4 Resources that Emphasize the Value of Strategic Planning? Watch a recorded video of Part 6 of the latest...
  • What is the Appropriate Number of Strategic Objectives? Watch a recorded video of Part 3 of the latest...
  • Fewer Strategic Priorities is Better Watch a recorded video of the Strategy Stats from the...
    • ]]>     Watch a recorded video of Part 4 of the latest Strategy Huddle (October, 26th, 2011) 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 topic of focus was:

    1. We are an existing successful business with a long track record. We are developing a Strategic Plan and a Business Plan to raise capital to help us expand. I would love to hear you discuss how the Strategic Plan and Business Plan can work together in a situation like ours.

    Additional Resource Shared during Webinar: 80-sample Strategic Plans

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    ]]>     http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/how-does-business-planning-and-strategic-planning-work-together/feed/ 0     What is the Appropriate Number of Strategic Objectives? http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/what-is-the-appropriate-number-of-strategic-objectives/ http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/what-is-the-appropriate-number-of-strategic-objectives/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:00:59 +0000 Vanessa Lindeberg http://mystrategicplan.com/?p=9950
  • Fewer Strategic Priorities is Better Watch a recorded video of the Strategy Stats from the...
  • What are 3-4 Resources that Emphasize the Value of Strategic Planning? Watch a recorded video of Part 6 of the latest...
  • How Does Business Planning and Strategic Planning Work Together? Watch a recorded video of Part 4 of the latest...
    • ]]>     Watch a recorded video of Part 3 of the latest Strategy Huddle (October, 26th, 2011) 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 topic of focus was:

    1. What is the appropriate number of strategic objectives? We have an internal struggle regarding strategic objectives and how many is too many.

    Additional Resource Shared during Webinar: 80-sample Strategic Plans

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    ]]>     http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/what-is-the-appropriate-number-of-strategic-objectives/feed/ 0     Steps for Successful Customer Research and Environmental Scans http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/steps-for-successful-customer-research-and-environmental-scans/ http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/steps-for-successful-customer-research-and-environmental-scans/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:51:38 +0000 Vanessa Lindeberg http://mystrategicplan.com/?p=9945
  • Effectively Produce & Use an Environmental Scan (60 mins) Watch a recorded video of the latest Strategy Huddle and...
  • Strategy Huddle: Open Line Q&A Watch a recorded video of the latest Strategy Huddle (October,...
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    • ]]>     Watch a recorded video of Part 2 of the latest Strategy Huddle (October, 26th, 2011) 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. i. Part A: We do customer research all the time, what kind of research beyond this do we need in order to enter into a strategic plan with all the information needed?
    2. ii. Part B: I find that many organizations that do strategic planning really don’t do a good job with the environmental scan, especially the external component. Do you have any suggestions or tools or templates that help to successfully facilitate this process.

    Additional Resource Shared during Webinar: 80-sample Strategic Plans

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    ]]>     http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/steps-for-successful-customer-research-and-environmental-scans/feed/ 0     Fewer Strategic Priorities is Better http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/fewer-strategic-priorities-is-better-2/ http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/fewer-strategic-priorities-is-better-2/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:34:36 +0000 Vanessa Lindeberg http://mystrategicplan.com/?p=9932
  • What is the Appropriate Number of Strategic Objectives? Watch a recorded video of Part 3 of the latest...
  • What are 3-4 Resources that Emphasize the Value of Strategic Planning? Watch a recorded video of Part 6 of the latest...
  • How Does Business Planning and Strategic Planning Work Together? Watch a recorded video of Part 4 of the latest...
    • ]]>     Watch a recorded video of the Strategy Stats from the latest Strategy Huddle (October, 26th, 2011) 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. Fewer Strategic Priorities Is Better
      2. After a recession, progressive companies outperform pragmatic companies

    Additional Resource Shared during Webinar: 80-sample Strategic Plans

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    ]]>     http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/fewer-strategic-priorities-is-better-2/feed/ 0     Strategy Huddle: Open Line Q&A http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/strategy-huddle-open-line-qa-2/ http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/strategy-huddle-open-line-qa-2/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:16:15 +0000 Ryan Olsen http://mystrategicplan.com/?p=9893
  • Strategy Huddle: Open Line Q&A Watch a recorded video of the latest Strategy Huddle (October,...
  • Planning Meeting Confusion, Driving Strategy, & Risk Management (60 mins) Watch a recorded video of the latest Strategy Huddle and...
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    • ]]>     Watch a recorded video of the latest Strategy Huddle (January, 25th, 2012) 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:
      • How Effectively Executives Spend Their Time
      • Strategic Planning as a Management Tool
    2. Topic: Open Line Q&A
      • Question 1:
        • Part A: I was thrown into the fire as coordinator of our agency’s (800 employees) plan. I was lucky to find MyStrategicPlan online. Unfortunately I work with a CEO who thinks he wants a strategic plan but has no patience to build one. After our 3rd session (where I was taking the groups through the why and how of a plan: vision statement, competitive advantage and beginning of our SWOT) he couldn’t stand it anymore and stated we just needed to take on projects and get moving. He has been very successful for 25 years working with this method — just jumping into the soup bowl and swimming (or sometimes not). I know this goes against the concept of a fully developed strategy plan but I think there are several of us who must try to adapt to shortcuts. Your insight is appreciated.
        • Part B: We have a couple people on our executive team who believe strategic planning is a waste of their time, what can I do to convince them otherwise.
      • Question 2: Following the MyStrategicPlan methodology, can you better explain the difference between organization wide strategies and strategic objectives?  Ultimately, why is this (organization wide) needed?
      • Question 3: I understand what Key Performance Indicators are, but I am having trouble identifying what goals should be categorized as a KPI.  What should I consider in determining my KPI’s? I go back and forth from having 1 to having “20” and I just don’t feel like it is working for me.
      • Question 4: In making sure strategic planning remains alive and relevant and our efforts don’t falls flat, what kind of resources should I budget for in terms of finances, human resource, etc?  Any other tips that we should consider?
      • Question 5: How to help C Level Executives determine/prioritize what goals/milestones to include in plan.

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    • ]]>     Watch a recorded video of the latest Strategy Huddle (October, 26th, 2011) 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. Fewer Strategic Priorities Is Better
      2. After a recession, progressive companies outperform pragmatic companies
    2. Topic: Open Line Q&A
      1. Question 1: I’m a big fan of strategic planning, but have never led the charge as the strategy leader.  I am new to our company and they have already been down this road too many times and it has never stuck.  Do you have any recommendations to purse to make it work more successfully this time?
      2. Question 2:
        1. i.     Part A: We do customer research all the time, what kind of research beyond this do we need in order to enter into a strategic plan with all the information needed?
        2. ii.     Part B: I find that many organizations that do strategic planning really don’t do a good job with the environmental scan, especially the external component. Do you have any suggestions or tools or templates that help to successfully facilitate this process.
      3. Question 3: What is the appropriate number of strategic objectives?  We have an internal struggle regarding strategic objectives and how many is too many.
      4. Question 4: We are an existing successful business with a long track record.  We are developing a Strategic Plan and a Business Plan to raise capital to help us expand.  I would love to hear you discuss how the Strategic Plan and Business Plan can work together in a situation like ours.
      5. Question 5: Our company has been checking out MyStrategicPlan and a few other options the past few months.  What are the benefits of MyStrategicPlan and a robust plan versus the One-Page Strategic Plan.  To me, I like the concept of a one page plan, but don’t know exactly what the trade-offs are.  Am I thinking through the difference right – robust vs simple?
      6. Question 6: Can you suggest 3-4 resources (video, book, speech, slideshow) to share with my CEO that will help me emphasize the value of Strategy Planning and to convince him that it is worth his time, and his staff’s time? I don’t have the buy in yet:-)

    Additional Resource Shared during Webinar: 80-sample Strategic Plans

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    ]]>     http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/strategy-huddle-open-line-qa/feed/ 0     The New MyStrategicPlan – What This Redesign Means To You http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/the-new-mystrategicplan-%e2%80%93-what-this-redesign-means-to-you-2/ http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/the-new-mystrategicplan-%e2%80%93-what-this-redesign-means-to-you-2/#comments Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:49:46 +0000 Kristin Larsen http://mystrategicplan.com/?p=8423
  • The New MyStrategicPlan – See the New Features In response to the great input from our clients, team...
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    • ]]>     We are unveiling our third major redesign of MyStrategicPlan, MyNonprofitPlan and MyChurchPlan in response to the great input from our clients, team members and professional colleagues. We are confident that MyStrategicPlan is now more efficient and intuitive than it was before. There are several new changes and based on initial response to our new design, we know you will like it.

    We invite you to listen to this webinar, presented by COO Erica Olsen, where she will explain our newest features of the MyStrategicPlan system. We encourage all users to listen.

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  • Voice of the Customer – NPS for Service Based Organizations Watch a recorded video of the latest Strategy Huddle (September...
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    • ]]>     Watch a recorded video of the latest Strategy Huddle (September 28th, 2011) 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 topic of focus for Part 3:

    • Using NPS findings to strengthen your stakeholder communications

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