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Mastering the Art of Strategic Leadership

Vantage Circle

Strategic thinking is crucial in all aspects of life, including business, non-profits, and governments, as well as personal and professional development. In this podcast, Stephanie Bown talks about the key to strategic leadership. Organizations should think about two things to support strategic thinking.

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Business Model vs. Strategy: What’s the Difference?

CMOE

Governance framework. Strategic thinking includes choosing between different business models and sometimes switching to a new model to achieve the mission and goals of the strategy, just like a driver might change to snow tires in a storm or even buy a new car when an old one no longer serves the driver’s needs. Technology.

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Strengthening Leadership Development at Municipalities: 3 Key Initiatives

CMOE

For city and county governments across North America, 2022 is halfway through, and many local municipalities are feeling the effects of the new and changing talent pool. As all levels of government shift their attention from surviving to thriving, public-sector leaders must focus on crafting a positive employee experience.

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Employee Benefits That Matter: How Small Businesses Win Big With Their Teams

Vantage Circle

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): This law governs minimum wage, overtime pay, and record-keeping, ensuring fair compensation and preventing workplace exploitation. So, while strategizing, think of benefits as your company's way of saying "We value you as a whole person, not just an employee."

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Five Powerful Consulting Frameworks: MECE, 7S, Porter’s Five Forces, BCG Growth-Share & Ansoff

StrategyU

For example, under “Threat of new entrants,” they might consider factors like economies of scale, brand loyalty, or government regulations. The more you use them, the more natural they’ll become, and the sharper your strategic thinking will get. For each force, list out specific factors.

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A Brief History of Strategy Consulting: 100 years from Frederick Taylor to the “Next New Normal”

StrategyU

With innovations on strategic thinking and Bain’s new long-term consulting partnership approach, the top three consulting firms were set to take advantage of the unprecedented globalization that kicked off in the 1970s. Chapter 7 (1970s?—?Present): Present): McKinsey Leads The Globalization of The Strategy Consulting Industry.