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Rule Your Market—Blue Ocean Strategy Sidesteps the Sharks

.orgSource

Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, is our expert for guiding associations through tough markets. At.orgCommunity’s recent Innovation Summit, Sharon explored how Blue Ocean Strategy can help you bypass the sharks and find your way to offering unique and powerful member value.

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Facilitation Friday #25: Five Keys to Strategy Discussions

Idea Architects

Facilitation Friday #25: Five Keys to Strategy Discussions. When was the last time you were in a session intended to produce good strategy that actually did so? Too often strategy conversations are anything but strategic. Participants bring their past experiences and present expectations to the strategy effort.

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Using Stories to Advance Your Strategy: Quotes and Questions

Idea Architects

Using Stories to Advance Your Strategy: Quotes and Questions. Labels: questions , story , strategy. Nov 2005 (1). Oct 2005 (1). Sep 2005 (2). Aug 2005 (1). Jul 2005 (2). Jun 2005 (1). May 2005 (2). Apr 2005 (4). Mar 2005 (2). Feb 2005 (2). Jan 2005 (2).

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Lessons Learned Living the Virtual Experiment

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In 2005, when Highroad was one of the few virtual businesses, the concept raised some eyebrows. We produced virtual events–a first for many. And, most importantly, we discovered new strategies for adaptation and problem solving. Commuting, excessive meetings, disruptions and office politics erode productivity.”

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On the Road

Jamie Notter

If you’re interested in booking me to speak at an event, please contact Marsha Broniszewski at Infinite Speakers. Previous post: Strategy and Context. December 2005 (5). November 2005 (7). October 2005 (4). September 2005 (4). August 2005 (7). July 2005 (4). June 2005 (4).

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Grow the Human Skills: Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication

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If your team is remote, find strategies to bring people together online. David Caruso, whose company Highroad Solutions has been a remote workplace since 2005, offered this example. A monthly mystery lunch is one of our most popular events. Events like that help keep people engaged.”

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Leadership Limerick: Time for.

Idea Architects

Every Monday, I offer a leadership limerick, highlighting an idea or strategy about effective leadership in limerick form. Any virtual event might also benefit from an in-person option, and any face-to-face meeting should explore how to incorporate virtual participation. Nov 2005 (1). Oct 2005 (1). Sep 2005 (2).