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. Tue, 22 May 2012 20:09:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Jump-Start Your Planning Process Using MyStrategicPlan – Recording http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/jump-start-your-planning-process-using-mystrategicplan-recording/ http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/jump-start-your-planning-process-using-mystrategicplan-recording/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 22:10:29 +0000 Vanessa Lindeberg http://mystrategicplan.com/?p=10741
  • Jump-Start Your Planning Process Using MyStrategicPlan June 5| 9 a.m. P.T. | Register Now ...
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    • ]]>     Listen to this recorded webinar to learn why strategic planning matters, the elements of an effective plan, and the benefits of using an online planning tool. This session will provide comprehensive overview in using MyStrategicPlan to develop and execute your strategic plan. Whether you’re a CEO, manager or team member, MyStrategicPlan will meet your needs.

    Listen now to learn how MyStrategicPlan:

    • Brings all the elements of an effective strategic plan together in one place
    • Allows for dynamic planning
    • Helps organizations sustain a living strategic plan
    • Creates alignment by cascading the plan throughout your organization
    • Provides individuals with consistent reports they need to execute the plan
    • Improves accountability by tracking performance numbers

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    ]]>     http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/jump-start-your-planning-process-using-mystrategicplan-recording/feed/ 0     Strategy Huddle: Open Line Q&A May 2012 http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/strategy-huddle-open-line-qa-may-2012/ http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/strategy-huddle-open-line-qa-may-2012/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 15:17:57 +0000 Ryan Olsen http://mystrategicplan.com/?p=10678
  • Strategy Huddle: Open Line Q&A January 2012 Watch a recorded video of the latest Strategy Huddle (January,...
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    • ]]>     Watch a recorded video of the latest Strategy Huddle (May 2nd, 2012).  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:

    • Strategy Stat: How to Put Your Money Where Your Strategy Is
    • Topic: Open Line Q&A
      • Question 1: What sort of timing should I set with my team for how long it should take to develop a strategic plan and work through all the steps in your system?
      • Question 2: I have found that the most frustrating challenge to strategy planning effectiveness is developing a methodical way to monetize the investment (time, people, resources…).  I need to prove ROI.  I need to do this to justify the investment just like any other project or system.  I don’t believe it should be so narrow as focusing on a single revenue goal, nor simplistic as aggregating the metrics of a few goals, but that is what I am looking at.  Do you have any recommendations in how we can do this better?
      • Question 3:
        • A: Public sector goals are difficult when applying measures. How do we apply a measure to goals that seem unmeasureable?
        • B: We are a nonprofit and I get push back on MyNonprofitPlan being too metric focused. I don’t want to ignore the push back and I need to address the concerns heads on.  What measures should we use to track our goals?
      • Question 4: Any tips to avoid becoming so engrossed in current problems and the tactics of others that insufficient time is spent on long-range planning (the purpose of strategic planning)?
      • Question 5: I am running a strategic planning meeting next month for our team, and am looking for some new, fresh ideas to lead a mission statement.  I want to set expectations high and set it the right way with this initial exercise.  Any ideas for a fun and productive mission statement creation team exercise?
      • Question 6: We struggle with the ongoing communication around the strategic plan. Can you give me some ideas on how to keep the plan exciting?
      • Question 7: I have a follow-up question to your newsletter topic on SWOT.   How do we go about a full SWOT (all stakeholders)?  I don’t want to just ask questions to ask questions.  To start with, should I be broad in the questions or narrow and focused?

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    ]]>     http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/strategy-huddle-open-line-qa-may-2012/feed/ 0     Determining / Prioritizing Goals and Milestones http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/determining-prioritizing-goals-and-milestones/ http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/determining-prioritizing-goals-and-milestones/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:34:26 +0000 Vanessa Lindeberg http://mystrategicplan.com/?p=10239
  • What to Consider When Determining Key Performance Indicators Watch a recorded video of a part of the latest...
  • Determining your Competitive Advantage & Driving Accountability (60 mins) Watch a recorded video of the latest Strategy Huddle and...
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    • ]]>     Watch a recorded video of a part 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 topic of focus was:

      • Question 5: How to help C Level Executives determine/prioritize what goals/milestones to include in plan.

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    ]]>     http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/determining-prioritizing-goals-and-milestones/feed/ 0     Tips for Keeping Strategic Planning Alive and Relevant http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/tips-for-keeping-strategic-planning-alive-and-relevant/ http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/tips-for-keeping-strategic-planning-alive-and-relevant/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:29:11 +0000 Vanessa Lindeberg http://mystrategicplan.com/?p=10232
  • Strategy Huddle: Open Line Q&A January 2012 Watch a recorded video of the latest Strategy Huddle (January,...
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    • ]]>     Watch a recorded video of a part 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 topic of focus was:

      • 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?

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    ]]>     http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/tips-for-keeping-strategic-planning-alive-and-relevant/feed/ 0     What to Consider When Determining Key Performance Indicators http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/what-to-consider-when-determining-key-performance-indicators/ http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/what-to-consider-when-determining-key-performance-indicators/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:22:11 +0000 Vanessa Lindeberg http://mystrategicplan.com/?p=10227
  • Strategy Huddle: Open Line Q&A January 2012 Watch a recorded video of the latest Strategy Huddle (January,...
  • Video: How to develop Key Performance Indicators on MyStrategicPlan Performance Implementation and Management Because your strategic plan is a...
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    • ]]>     Watch a recorded video of a part 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 topic of focus was:

      • 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.

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    ]]>     http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/what-to-consider-when-determining-key-performance-indicators/feed/ 0     What is the Difference Between Organization Wide Strategies and Strategic Objectives? http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/what-is-the-differrence-between-organization-wide-strategies-and-strategic-objectives/ http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/what-is-the-differrence-between-organization-wide-strategies-and-strategic-objectives/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:14:31 +0000 Vanessa Lindeberg http://mystrategicplan.com/?p=10222
  • Organization-Wide Strategies An organization-wide strategy establishes a way to match your organization’s...
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    • ]]>     Watch a recorded video of a part 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 topic of focus was:

      • 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?

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    ]]>     http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/what-is-the-differrence-between-organization-wide-strategies-and-strategic-objectives/feed/ 0     Strategy Stat: How Effective Executives Spend Their Time http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/strategy-stat-how-effective-executives-spend-their-time/ http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/strategy-stat-how-effective-executives-spend-their-time/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:09:11 +0000 Vanessa Lindeberg http://mystrategicplan.com/?p=10217
  • Tips for Keeping Strategic Planning Alive and Relevant Watch a recorded video of a part of the latest...
  • Key Factors in Creating an Effective Sales Strategy (Part 3 of 5) What are the key factors to consider in creating an...
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    • ]]>     Watch a recorded video of a part 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 strategy stat was:

      • How Effectively Executives Spend Their Time
      • Strategic Planning as a Management Tool

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    ]]>     http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/strategy-stat-how-effective-executives-spend-their-time/feed/ 0     Convincing Your Team Strategic Planning is Not a Waste of Time http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/convincing-your-team-strategic-planning-is-not-a-waste-of-time/ http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/convincing-your-team-strategic-planning-is-not-a-waste-of-time/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:03:28 +0000 Vanessa Lindeberg http://mystrategicplan.com/?p=10212
  • Keeping Your Team Improving (Part 3 of 3) This is part 3 of a 3 part series from...
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    1. 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.

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    ]]>     http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/convincing-your-team-strategic-planning-is-not-a-waste-of-time/feed/ 0     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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    ]]>     http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/what-are-3-4-resources-that-emphasize-the-value-of-strategic-planning/feed/ 0     What are the Benefits of Using the Robust MyStrategicPlan Software? http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/what-are-the-benefits-of-using-the-robust-mystrategicplan-software/ http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/what-are-the-benefits-of-using-the-robust-mystrategicplan-software/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:52:04 +0000 Vanessa Lindeberg http://mystrategicplan.com/?p=9967
  • What is the Appropriate Number of Strategic Objectives? Watch a recorded video of Part 3 of the latest...
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    • ]]>     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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