Clear view of the desired future of the organization or a portion of it
such as a SBU, Division, or Department.
Understanding of key strategic priorities.
Agreed to goals and objectives that support the vision.
Capabilities
We have helped over one hundred companies create clear vision and strategy.
We have done this through Long View Visioning, Strategy Articulation,
Stretch Goal Setting, and implementation of Learning Metrics.
The outcomes of this work often becomes the input to aggressive
Change Leadership.
Long View Visioning
Using a visual process we lead teams in freeing themselves from their
current constraints, picturing all critical elements of the ideal future, and
describing the elements in terms that paint a compelling picture of the future
that all stakeholders want to be a part of. The outcome is an exciting
packaged vision of an ideal future that motivates individuals and mobilizes
the organization.
Strategy Articulation
A winning strategy must be compelling to customers, unique in the
marketplace, sustainable by the organization, and financially attractive to
key stakeholders. We help clients look at the competitive landscape and
determine what niche they are going to carve out for themselves. We then
lead them in telling their strategic story in a way that meets the criteria
for a winning strategy. When we are done, our clients have winning
strategy that provides clear direction for all key players.
Stretch Goal Setting
The only way to use a strategy to drive toward a vision is to set clear
stretch goals that, while seemingly out of reach, push individual performance
to new heights. Partnering with our clients, we develop standards that
inspire and intrigue. These standards result in individuals breaking out
of tired ways of doing things and create new paths to achieving greater
results.
Learning Metrics
Vision, Strategy, and Goals go a long way toward moving an organization
forward, but only if they are part of a larger system of follow through,
learning and improvement. Experience proves out the adage "No metrics,
no movement." People focus on the areas where they are measured.
We assist our clients with identifying, designing, and activating the metrics
that support accomplishment of their vision, strategy, and goals. We are
well versed in key measurement systems such as Dashboard, Balanced Scorecard,
and Visual Controls. Before we leave any engagement, or clients are
ready to measure and learn so the improvement cycle continues.
