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Strategic planning: How CIOs can build the best possible future

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Organizations erroneously believe that 100% of the value of strategic planning for the future lies in determining “what comes next” or putting a stake in the ground regarding “where we want to be.” For twenty years, from approximately 1980 to 2000, the primary objective of IT strategy was to solicit funding.

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The leadership imperative in a technology-enabled society — Balancing IQ, EQ and AQ 

CIO

Many IT leaders undervalue the importance of partnering closely with business peers and speaking the language of strategy and outcomes. Its vital for effective communication, building relationships and navigating social situations. But when unpredictability strikes, even the best-laid plans require adaptation.

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Board of Directors in 2024: New Strategies for Governance and Impact

N2Growth Blog

Fluid and innovative business strategies centered on adaptability, foresight, and competition are replacing traditional management methods. Identifying Prime Challenges for Management Strategies In the rapidly changing business environment, management confronts many challenges that require strategic planning and astute decision-making.

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From project to product: Architecting the future of enterprise technology

CIO

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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Level the playing field with GenAI: Top SMB use cases

CIO

Coupled with the leanness and agility of SMBs, centering GenAI in their long-term strategy is an increasingly compelling move for many businesses. Driving innovation by easing content creation Yet even as GenAI is transforming the dynamics of business, not every SMB has seized this opportunity.

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Contingency Planning | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

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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Are You Aware Of The 3 Approaches to Strategic Planning?

The Empowered Buisness

The following article — Time is Money: The 3 Different Approaches to Strategic Planning — was written by Gabriel Najera — Founder, Najera Consulting Group. Time is Money: The 3 Different Approaches to Strategic Planning. Who has the time do a strategic plan with so much work to do?”