Posts by Randall Rollinson/President, LBL Strategies
What Exactly Does Performance Management Mean in Relation to Strategy?
The term “performance management” has many meanings in the world of business. A common one is “employee performance management,” where businesses track how well an employee is contributing to the…
Read MoreHow to Facilitate a Successful Meeting
Everyone has been in a meeting that lacked structure, leaving it to suddenly veer wildly off track. Maybe someone takes too much control over the conversation, or discussion devolves to…
Read MoreWhat is your Organization’s Appetite and Tolerance for Risk?
Over the past several months we developed a strategic thinking course for one of our primary clients. As we got into the design and development of the course, we discovered…
Read MoreIs Your Business Transformation Strategy Going Down the Drain?
How many times have you heard the term “Business Transformation?” Have you ever wondered about the exact meaning of this widely used term? I have. Basically it is a change management…
Read MoreThe Most Important Role in Strategy Execution… The CEO
A few years ago our team completed an intense assignment with a mid-sized organization located in the Midwest. Our charge was twofold. In Phase 1 we helped the organization set…
Read MoreThe 5 Most Important Factors to Successfully Implement Strategy
To effectively and efficiently implement an organization-wide strategy requires many factors come into alignment before successful implementation can occur. First, an accountability model must be clearly defined and embraced for…
Read MoreHow do we decide which initiatives and projects make the most sense for us to achieve our strategic objectives?
That is an excellent question! It’s always exciting when your organization comes to consensus about where you’re headed and the strategies to get you there. Once you get to the…
Read MoreWhat is the optimal approach and team size for a strategic planning effort?
There is no one answer to this question. The level and scope of the initial program should reflect the best use of management capabilities, and equally important, leadership preferences on…
Read MoreWhat are the basics of environmental scanning?
No one can predict with any certainty what will occur over the next few years. The transformation taking place in the global and domestic economy is unprecedented and it will…
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