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Three Critical Questions for Strategic Planning

General Leadership

As a freshman engineering student, I remember vividly the day my professor announced we needed to know the answer before we performed the calculations. The post Three Critical Questions for Strategic Planning appeared first on General Leadership. Henry Ford. What in blazes does he mean? I thought to myself.

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Strategic planning must change with the times

N2Growth Blog

If you’re frustrated by your organization’s current strategic planning and execution processes or the outcomes from that work, you’re not alone. Here are 10 changes needed to enable a wholesale paradigm shift in strategic planning and execution methods that will significantly improve your results: 1.

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AI dominates Gartner’s 2025 predictions

CIO

AI deployment will also allow for enhanced productivity and increased span of control by automating and scheduling tasks, reporting and performance monitoring for the remaining workforce which allows remaining managers to focus on more strategic, scalable and value-added activities.”

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Building a Digital-First Culture: The Chief Digital Officer’s Blueprint

N2Growth Blog

The CDO role is instrumental in identifying and integrating new technologies and business models that enhance organizational performance. Transitioning to a Digital-First Approach Adopting a digital-first methodology signifies a fundamental shift where technology and data become central to decision-making and strategic planning.

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Comparing Interim Executives & Consultants: Aligning with Your Strategic Objectives

N2Growth Blog

Working collaboratively with existing teams, they foster a culture of change that is both inclusive and performance-driven. The Essential Contribution of Consultants in Achieving Business Goals Consultants complement the role of interim executives by offering specialized expertise that enhances strategic planning and decision-making.

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What underscores, and undermines, a successful CIO-CEO collaboration

CIO

On the flipside, however, according to results from a survey conducted by the IBM Institute for Business Value , two-thirds of CEOs admit disturbing long-term IT projects to achieve short-term goals, even knowing that a focus on short-term performance is a main barrier to innovation.

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Hard-earned advice for nurturing high-performing IT teams

CIO

There will always be a need for technologists to sort through and address the continuing need of companies to use the best technology available to achieve the best strategic results. Recognition Today’s IT is a business-critical organization that develops systems to facilitate the corporate strategic plan.