Each year, First Business in Madison conducts an economic survey of clients and others in four regions: Greater Madison, Southeast Wisconsin, Northeast Wisconsin and the Kansas City Metro area. The majority are small businesses in manufacturing, professional services and retail. In 2020, these small businesses intend to focus on diversifying their customer base, creating an […]
We are very excited to announce our first Strategy for Nonprofits workshop occurring Tuesday, August 20, 2019 in Madison, WI. Our objective for the day is that every organization represented walks out at the end of the day with a strategy that helps them achieve their goals. For more information or to schedule a workshop […]
(In Part One of the series The Case for Strategy Capabilities, we noted that strategy is arguably the most critical leadership capability in business, yet it is the most underdeveloped. In Part Two we discussed how a narrow view of the exclusivity of strategy capabilities leads to the number one issue with strategy: lack of alignment. Here in Part […]
Companies need to reboot the CSO role and strategy itself.” –strategy& 2018 CSO Benchmarking Study In part one of the series The Case for Strategy Capabilities, we noted that strategy is arguably the most critical leadership capability in business, yet it is the most underdeveloped. And the poor results and current lack of faith in […]
Strategy is arguably the single most important capability for leaders at any level. How can you hope to lead anyone anywhere if you don’t know where you’re going or how you’re going to get there. Are you the CEO of a company? Better have a good strategy. Are you the leader of a function within […]
It takes several tools to build a successful business. The most important tool for your organization is the ability to set strategy; strategies to conquer challenges, solve problems or capture opportunities. One day1 of ThinkPoints® can give you the strategy capabilities you need in your toolbox. Here’s what you get in just one day… Understanding of the […]
When your strategy succeeds, so do you. One day1 of ThinkPoints® can give you the strategy capabilities you need. Here’s what you get in just one day… Understanding of the leading strategy methodology. Training in the use of ThinkPoints®, the exclusive web app for strategy2. A strategy for your business that’s ready for action! And […]
Mission is about here. Vision is about there. Strategy is about getting from here to there. Give your team what they need to succeed in getting from here to there. Give them one day1 of ThinkPoints®… Understanding of the leading strategy methodology Training in the use of ThinkPoints®, the exclusive web app for strategy2 […]
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website, Strategy4Good.org. This website is dedicated to our ThinkWay vision of having a positive impact in the world through the effective use of strategy in businesses that create value and non-profits that strengthen moral character and relieve human suffering. The vast majority of businesses in […]
The status quo means more of the same. Strategy isn’t about more of the same. Strategy is about achieving something greater. Strategy is about conquering challenges head on. But it takes new capabilities to do that. We can help. Enable your organization with the leading collaborative strategy development methodology and the exclusive ThinkPoints web app. […]
