CIO

APRIL 22, 2025

Many IT leaders undervalue the importance of partnering closely with business peers and speaking the language of strategy and outcomes. However, IT must now shift from a support function to a strategic driver of growth, aligning priorities and goals with the broader organizational strategy according to an article published in Exclaimer.

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Xebia

APRIL 3, 2023

This article is the start of sharing the highlights of our course at the Master of Informatics ICT Deeltijdopleidingen – Hogeschool Utrecht This course has been handed over from EA to EA, and currently in hands of Ton Eusterbrock , René Bliekendaal and myself. To get here, we first need to zoom in into what is strategy.

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CIO

JANUARY 14, 2025

The what: Strategic business alignment Shawn McCarthy In an environment where you need to balance the company vision and strategic plan with delivering near-term value while also having a stable and sustainable technology ecosystem, evolving enterprise architecture is key.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

MAY 12, 2021

When strategic planning, a SWOT helps you define your business strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Please click the article headline above or go to [link] for more. A useful tool you can use to assess the environment you’re competing in is called the SWOT analysis. And typically, it’s drawn on a grid.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

MARCH 17, 2021

Your strategy is going to help drive that. The strategy consists of a desired future state and definition of how you’re going to get there. You should break that strategy down into smaller, interim goals on that path. Every goal that gets set in the organization should be linked to that broader element of your strategy.

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The Empowered Buisness

JUNE 16, 2015

From time to time, I find an article written by one of my colleagues that I want my clients to know about. The following article — Time is Money: The 3 Different Approaches to Strategic Planning — was written by Gabriel Najera — Founder, Najera Consulting Group. I learned alot from this article.

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Luis Goncalves

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

How to Strategically Plan for Your OKRs. Strategies like market research can guide your company in identifying industry benchmarks and developing ways to ensure that your products fit your market. It gives you an opportunity to establish efficient internal processes and strategies to achieve your company vision.

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CIO

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In this article, we explore the insights shared in an interview transcript to understand the impact of SD-WAN in India and how it addresses the unique challenges faced by the country’s networks. Strategic Considerations for SD-WAN Implementation For organizations in India contemplating SD-WAN adoption, meticulous planning is imperative.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Just months after partnering with large language model-provider Cohere and unveiling its strategic plan for infusing generative AI features into its products, Oracle is making good on its promise at its annual CloudWorld conference this week in Las Vegas.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

And with its ability to create diverse new content such as articles, code and even videos, generative AI (GenAI) is no exception. And by streamlining the content creation process, teams can focus on strategic planning and execution. Over and over again, emerging technology has an uncanny way of changing the face of business.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

” My team and I are having a strategic planning meeting, and I would love for you to join us for the last hour for us to share where we landed and see what insights you may have.” We’re going to be working on this MIT (most important thing ) in our strategy session. Be easy to help. Follow through.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

While this is understandable, it is nonetheless naive, and it constitutes a major flaw in the business logic of most strategic plans. This is so much the case that the most often overlooked aspect of strategic planning is adequately addressing contingencies as part of the planning process.

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InnovationM

APRIL 10, 2025

We will look at how Confluence, Workflow Management, and JIRA Automation may transform your approach to product management in this article. Teams may guarantee consistency and free up time for strategic planning by utilizing automation rules.

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Altexsoft

JUNE 11, 2019

So, finding a product/market fit and documenting it with a product strategy is what we’re going to talk about in this article. What is a product strategy? A product strategy is what you are going to do with your product in the near term, usually within a year. Acquisition strategy. Who do we sell it to?

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CEO Insider

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Is your annual corporate strategy meeting /retreat the biggest waste of time in your organization? There is perhaps not a single greater gap in the business world between potential positive impact and the ultimate, “real world” let down than the strategic planning process in many organizations.

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CIO

AUGUST 20, 2024

From there, the phrase went viral among practitioners, media, researchers, and executives as it described strategic plans for competitiveness and growth. Early on, I observed that business strategy was rarely driving digital transformation, resulting in very little transformation occurring.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 16, 2019

in 2001, I worked for a boutique strategy consulting firm out of Princeton, NJ that developed and delivered high-cost elaborate strategic plans. The client would outwardly applaud the mountain-sized strategic planning document full of analysis, logic, and recommendations. Before starting Walton Consulting, Inc.

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Tenable

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The new resources are meant to help organizations securely adopt, develop and deploy LLM and generative AI systems and applications “with a comprehensive strategy encompassing governance, collaboration and practical tools,” OWASP said in a statement. Also known as APT29, this group is affiliated with Russia’s government.

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Luis Goncalves

APRIL 12, 2018

Some CoPs are highly organized, with codes of conducts, standard roles and responsibilities, strategic plans, even budgets. However, there are key differences that should be noted, according to the “Creating and Facilitating Communities of Practice” article published by the Queen’s University School of Business.

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CIO

JULY 8, 2022

This article was co-authored by Duke Dyksterhouse , an Associate at Metis Strategy. After transforming their organization’s operating model, realigning teams to products rather than to projects , CIOs we consult arrive at an inevitable question: “What next?”

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 9, 2022

We’re also noticing a surge of motivation around strategy as they invest in focused time together. We see a renewed commitment to strategic planning groups. Other articles related to leadership, teams, and company culture. Strategic Planning Tool: How to Engage Your Team in Better Conversation.

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Luis Goncalves

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Fast-forward today, almost every company makes use of a goal-setting strategy, giving high regard to the importance of setting objectives in driving remarkable results. This strategy has maintained alignment between the company goals and the employees’ objectives and pushed collaboration and accountability.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

“Yes, my team can do that for you,” might mean, “I’m going to have to postpone our team’s strategic planning offsite. For example, “Yes, it sounds like this project would benefit our marketing strategy. Related Articles: Managing Up With Grace: How to Give Your Boss Better Feedback.

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Hacker Earth Developers Blog

JANUARY 3, 2025

This article aims to answer questions like How to build a productive recruitment pipeline for seasonal hiring, What seasonal hiring is, How it differs from traditional recruitment processes, etc. Develop a Sourcing Strategy It is essential to conduct thorough market research and analysis to find the best sourcing strategy.

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The Crazy Programmer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Hence if you were also confused about enterprise architecture and solution architecture, read this crucial article. The solution architect also recognizes the business strategies for the upcoming opportunities and keeps filling the need of technical and non-technical professionals. What’s The Deliverable.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 22, 2024

In 2024, strategic planning remains a critical driver for business growth. As markets evolve and technological advancements accelerate, companies must adopt comprehensive strategies to navigate these changes and seize new opportunities.

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Six Disciplines

JUNE 13, 2011

Scott Glatstein, who writes for the American Chronicle, offers this article " Business Strategy Execution: 4 Reasons Why Your Company’s Strategy Isn’t Working.". Your business strategy defines your company’s intent. But articulating a good strategy is only the beginning.

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Invid Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

4 Friendly Strategies for Federal Agencies BY: INVID Navigating the intricate landscape of federal contracting while concurrently meeting diversity goals presents a significant challenge for many agencies. This plan should outline specific objectives, initiatives, and measurable outcomes, fostering a culture of diversity within the agency.

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The Accidental Successful CIO

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

CIOs know that they need to be strategic, but where is the time? Pick up any IT trade journal and you’ll probably find an article that is telling CIOs that because of the importance of information technology they need to get a seat at the company’s planning table. Image Credit: catd_mitchell.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 21, 2016

Implementation Plateaus – The strategic plan growing out of the Vision Story will prioritize and group key initiatives into multiple implementation phases based on each initiative’s strategic significance and any interdependencies that may exist among the efforts. This article was originally published at [link].

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 21, 2025

This article delves into the common challenges faced by organizations in such environments, strategies for overcoming these hurdles, and the role of leadership in fostering adaptability. One of the most pressing challenges is maintaining alignment between strategy and execution.

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Evolution4all

MARCH 12, 2023

The Roadmap stage gives the product a strategic plan and assists the team in coordinating their efforts with the product objectives. Product Release The Product Release Plan level, which describes the parameters and schedule of a particular product release, is the third level of Agile planning. Did you like this article?

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Six Disciplines

JUNE 27, 2014

For better or worse, why do so many companies veer off their strategic plan? Look for a disconnect between strategy and how resources are allocated , say Harvard Business School''s Joseph L. Gilbert, in their article " What Really Drives Strategy ?". Bower and Clark G. Their assertion?

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Altexsoft

JULY 5, 2022

Planning your growth strategy isn’t finished once you’ve left the meeting. If you want your business to succeed, you need to review your strategy and make sure it’s all staying on track. There are many factors that go into your growth strategy review process, and you have to find what works for your business.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 11, 2014

Let’s see how many of us have been involved in this type of conversation: Strategy Consultant: “ Do you have a Strategic Plan? ” Strategy Consultant: “ Oh, great! ” Strategy Consultant: “ OK, thanks. Strategy Consultant: “ Umm, this isn’t a strategic plan. ”.

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CTOvision

JANUARY 7, 2016

Department of Transportation's CIO, describes four components for what I call an “enterprise data strategy”: Data governance. He also mentions additional factors relevant to DOT’s data strategy: The volume of data is increasing and we need to be ready for it. Balancing Tactics and Strategy. Data sharing. Data standards.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 3, 2011

What do great CEOs do when the business model, the strategic plan, and the revenue hurdles don’t seem to be in alignment? Thanks for sharing Dov… [link] ATIG Dear Mike, I really enjoyed your article, Mike. That is the question that many a business is forced to ask at some point during their life cycle.

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