Strategic business objectives are an integral part of any strategic plan. Without clear, quantifiable objectives, it's unlikely your organization's plan can succeed. In a strategic plan, objectives ...

Your small business needs objectives -- or goals -- in order to head in the direction you want it to go. However, setting objectives and achieving them are two different matters. In order to take your ...

In my experience helping organizations with project portfolio management, most have struggled to truly connect to their overall strategy components. In most scenarios, the project management office ...

Then, Monday happens. Someone asks, “So what does this actually mean for how I do my job?” And the room goes quiet. The problem is strategy documents are essentially wish lists without behavioral ...

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Ann is the CEO of my country’s largest independent, not-for-profit aged-care provider, offering residential aged care, retirement living, and at-home support. It was established well over a hundred ...

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The increased focus on influencer engagement not only highlights the continuing convergence of PR and marketing, it is a testament to the power and value of thought leaders and their ability to drive ...

In the model for strategic retirement planning, avoiding risks are strategic objectives. I have addressed them separately so far purely for organizational reasons because there are important ...

It has been said that if you are not planning to succeed, you’re planning to fail. A lack of planning will lead to the demise of an organization, especially the fire service. Strategic planning is one ...

The world is undergoing profound changes. New challenges are emerging, from digital technologies and disinformation to climate disruption and conflicts. UNESCO's Programme and Budget sets out the ...