Bring Us to You Since this time last week, I've had conversations regarding six different organizations interested in having the Strategy Guidemap training brought to their company . Yes, we do that! You don't have t... Case Study Consulting Management Strategy Training
Who do we help? I've found that 8 out of 10 small business owners cannot define strategy. Further, 9 out of 10 cannot articulate their own company's strategy.Our goal is to help small businesses grow! Clarity and app... Consulting Growth Guidemap Management Resources Strategy Success Training
Persevere! On July 4, 1776, the United States declared its independence, a bold move that symbolized the nation's courage and perseverance. Behind this momentous event were some of the world's great minds, plann... Case Study Persistence Strategy
The Switch I once heard a mature and seasoned leader share an experience they had as a young person working for a railroad company. Their story centered on a switchman - the person responsible for pulling a leve... Decisions Guidemap Strategy
Simplifying Strategic Decisions Two Key Elements Strategic business decisions rely on two key elements: direction and information. Direction Strategic direction entails maintaining a clear picture of where you are and where you want... Core Strategy Decisions Market Research Strategy
If I Had a "Do-over" In my role as a certified business analyst and regional director for the Utah Small Business Development Center network, I've had the privilege of advising hundreds of small businesses and aspiring en... Case Study Strategy Tactics
Etymology Etymology is the study of the origin of a word and the historical development of its meaning. I've found etymology to be an instructive and enjoyable way of understanding concepts at a deeper level. S... Management Strategy
Think "and" not "versus" Business tactics are quite visible. Strategy is below the surface - giving direction to and upholding tactics. All men can see the tactics whereby I conquer, but what none can see is the strategy out ... Strategy Tactics
Get Out of The Forest This post is short. Why? Because I'm attempting to show why strategy comes first, in 30 seconds or less - and we are at 8 seconds already. So here goes. Imagine you are in a forest and you want to get... Management Strategy Success Tactics
Key Questions The Questions What is strategy? What is your strategy? What is the next step in implementing your strategy? These three questions are the basis for the Strategy Guidemap training process. The question... Decisions Growth Management Strategy Success Training
Just hiking? Or, headed for the peak? Strategy begins with direction. It illuminates the rules that govern success in a given business situation. It enables growth because it points toward the peak. By comparison, tactics are the skills a... Strategy Success Tactics
Joey the Excavator Opportunistic Beginnings Small businesses often originate from an individual's entrepreneurial vision, spurred by opportunities to capitalize on existing skills, resources, or favorable circumstances.... Case Study Market Research Opportunistic Strategy Tactics