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Changing your behavior takes hard work and commitment, so what is the return on the investment for taking on the hard work of changing an organization?

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Success Strategies: Lessons Learned from Jim, Dan & Dr. Seuss

written on May 13, 2011 by Shelley Solomon Cull

Strategic Planning and Execution

My dad taught me many lessons on strategies for success. One business growth tip was, “you don’t always have to re-invent the wheel”.

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Prioritize 'til it Hurts, Plan Your Ideal Week to Profit Sooner

written on April 11, 2011 by Shelley Solomon Cull

Strategic Planning and Execution

Could you work any harder? Small business owners often feel like they are working full time and getting part time results.

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Got Time?

written on April 11, 2011 by Eric Kurjan

Strategic Planning and Execution

If it seems as though there is never enough time to complete all the tasks we set out to accomplish, it is very likely we are setting the wrong priorities.

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Why Strategic Plans Fail

written on February 25, 2011 by Eric Kurjan

Strategic Planning and Execution

If you are expecting your strategic plan to magically come to life without focus, measurement and defined responsibility, then you are just one more statistic of failed execution.

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Where is Your Organization Today- Part IV

written on January 11, 2011 by Eric Kurjan

Strategic Planning and Execution

This is Part IV of a series of articles on diagnosing your organization’s current condition. Use this handy tool to help determine where your organization stands today.

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Where is Your Organization? Today Part III

written on December 13, 2010 by Eric Kurjan

Strategic Planning and Execution

In Part I and II, we discussed the need to evaluate the organization and highlight what we are doing well and what needs improvement from strategy vs. execution perspective.

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Where Is Your Organization Today? Part II

written on November 23, 2010 by Eric Kurjan

Strategic Planning and Execution

In Part I, we discussed the need to evaluate the organization and highlight what we are doing well and what needs improvement from strategy vs. execution perspective. (see Where is your Organization Today - Part I - MindSpring article November 2010)

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Where is Your Organization Today?

written on November 10, 2010 by Eric Kurjan

Strategic Planning and Execution

Most businesses do not take the time to step back and complete a self-evaluation.

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Business Strategy Improvement by Being Different

written on August 04, 2010 by Dennis Sommer

Strategic Planning and Execution

Is business strategy improvement a goal of yours this year? Truly differentiating you’re products and services is one proven method to improve your business strategy and growth in today’s challenging economy.

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What Real Leaders Do It Starts With Vision

written on June 07, 2010 by Eric Kurjan

Strategic Planning and Execution

Real leaders make tough decisions every day. In my nearly 30 years of business experience I’m still amazed at the number of leaders of organizations that lack the skill, discipline or courage to make the decisions that lead the business forward.

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Setting Priorities to Execute Your Strategic Plan

written on May 25, 2010 by Eric Kurjan

Strategic Planning and Execution

Have you ever had that really full feeling? You know the feeling, the one right after finishing that enormous meal. This is the feeling you get when you put way too much on your plate and eat it anyway.

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Managing A Family Owned Business