by Rick Baker
On May 3, 2019
The Thinking Behind The Tweet
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. [an old saying, containing wisdom of the ages]
Q: But how?
A: Thinking ahead, as in planning & risk management. Seek out problems in advance...as a matter of good habit.
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The 21st Century - never has risk management been such a vital planning function and [with small-to-big data] never has risk management been such an intriguing planning function.
by Rick Baker
On Nov 19, 2018
The Thinking Behind The Tweet
Few people possess the ability to think strategically while having a solid grasp of the details of the plan. Some people do not know they are out on a limb until they suffer a painful fall. Yes - that's part of the learning experience...as long as they are able to get up after the fall.
by Rick Baker
On May 4, 2017
Strategic Planning does not have to be a frustrating, time-consuming, or boring process.
A quality strategic plan does not have to be lengthy.
After all, the real value of planning lies in 3 areas:
- the positive things people gain as they experience the process of the planning,
- the focusing of thought on efforts/action and goals/results, and
- the focusing of action people must take toward desired goals.
To accomplish (1) the process must be enjoyable, thought-provoking, open-minded and laced with active communication.
To accomplish (2) the process must be inspired and influenced by leaders' vision.
To accomplish (3) the strategies and tactics must be ‘user-friendly’, ideally ‘user-magnetic’.
PS: Many years ago, we designed the BIG PICTURE strategic planning process to simplify the presentation of plans in a 1-page summary.