Strategic Performance

There's a bewildering array of management tools out there. And they all promise to help you excel at the toughest parts of your job: defining your organization's strategic direction, managing customers and costs, and boosting workforce performance. But just 30 percent of these tools deliver as intended. Why? As Jeremy Hope and Steve Player reveal in Beyond Performance Management, while many tools are sound in theory, they're misused by most organizations. For example, executives buy and implement a tool without first asking, "What problem are we trying to solve?"

After matching online, two strangers—played by Heléne Yorke (The Other Two) and Michael Zegen (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel)—meet in real life. The vibe is off, and the conversation is a mess. Yet something is keeping them in their seats. What begins as a typical date off the apps spirals into something unexpected.

Table of Contents with Page Numbers Introduction. 2 1 Introduction to Strategic Planning.. 3 1.1 What is Strategic Planning?. 3 1.2 Importance of Strategic Planning.. 4 1.3 Who Can Benefit from Strategic Planning?. 5 2 The Key Components of Strategic Planning.. 6 2.1 Vision and Mission Statements. 6 2.2 Setting Goals and Objectives. 7 2.3 Analyzing the External and Internal Environment. 8 3 The Strategic Planning Process. 10 3.1 Defining the Planning Framework. 10 3.2 Conducting a SWOT Analysis. 11 3.3 Developing Strategies. 12 4 Implementation of Strategic Plans. 13 4.1 Creating an Action ...

What if your business could climb higher than you ever imagined? Every great company starts with a dream—of A-players working together, thriving in a strong culture, delivering exceptional results. But somewhere along the way, that dream gets lost in the chaos of growth. In Peak Performance, visionary coach Gregory Cleary reveals the proven system behind dozens of high-value business transformations. Built on five foundational principles—People, Purpose, Playbooks, Performance, and Profits—the Pinnacle Formula helps leaders unlock clarity, build unstoppable teams, and scale with confidence.

HR 2.0: Rebooting the People & Profit Engine of Tomorrow – Redefining Talent Strategy and Performance Culture for Sustainable Growth: Unlock the Future of HR. Transform People into Performance. HR 2.0 is not just a book—it's a blueprint for reimagining Human Resources as a strategic powerhouse in the age of digital disruption, ESG mandates, and rapid workforce evolution. Packed with real-world Case Studies, Futuristic insights, and Field-tested Frameworks, this book equips CHROs, HR leaders, and CEOs with the tools to: Build high-impact competency-based hiring systems Create agile ...

The essential complement to the pathbreaking Competitive Strategy, Michael E. Porter's Competitive Advantage explores the underpinnings of competitive advantage in the individual firm. Competitive Advantage introduces a whole new way of understanding what a firm does. Porter's groundbreaking concept of the value chain disaggregates a company into activities, or the discrete functions or processes that represent the elemental building blocks of competitive advantage.

Transform your leadership capabilities in record time, even if you've faced obstacles and setbacks along the way. Are you constantly facing leadership challenges that make it difficult to steer your team effectively? Do you find yourself grappling with the rapid pace of change and worrying about how to grow and scale your business confidently? The journey to exceptional leadership begins here. If you're an entrepreneur or business leader overwhelmed with perfecting your leadership skills, you’re in the right place. My Leadership Development Skills Made Simple is meticulously crafted for ...

No more information dumps! Map It helps you turn training requests into projects that make a real difference. You'll learn how to: Help the client identify what's really causing the performance problem. Determine the role (if any!) of training. Create realistic activities that help people practice what they need to do, not just show what they know. Choose the best format for each activity -- online, projected to a group, on paper, as a small-group activity, over email... Provide each activity at the best time -- in the workflow, available on demand, spaced over time... Let people pull the ...

Unleash the Power of Customer Experience: Create a Winning Program Are you ready to take your organization's customer experience (CX) to the next level? In this thrilling guide, you'll discover the tools and strategies to build an unstoppable CX management program that propels your business from good to great. Step into the role of a daring leader equipped with the knowledge to craft a top-performing CX program that adds tangible value and agility and sets your business apart from the competition. Say goodbye to obsessing over surveys and scores and instead focus on intentional business ...

Resilience is not an innate character trait. Whether you’re in a leadership role or working as part of a team, you need to implement strategies that build and nurture resilience. You need a resilience plan. Award-winning mental health expert Marie-Hélène Pelletier draws on her clinical practice and extensive knowledge in therapeutics and business practices to explore how resilience is the best defense against burnout and how everyone can build it in themselves—not with a one-size-fits-all plan but with strategies to help you create a custom plan.

This CMA Part 1 study guide dives deep into the core concepts of financial planning, performance, and analytics, ensuring a thorough understanding of each topic. Key Features: Comprehensive Coverage: Each chapter meticulously covers the key areas of the CMA Part 1 exam, including financial planning, external financial reporting decisions, financial statement analysis, budgeting, performance management, cost management, internal controls, and more. Detailed Explanations: Concepts are explained in a straightforward manner, making complex topics accessible and easy to understand. Each chapter ...

In Better, Simpler Strategy, Harvard Business School professor Felix Oberholzer-Gee provides executives with a simple tool to cut through technological complexity and market uncertainties. The Value Stick, based on proven economic mechanics, is an extraordinarily powerful tool that helps executives decide where to focus their attention and how to deepen their firm's competitive advantage.

The definitions and drivers of high capacity executive performance have changed dramatically. For instance, companies are more profitable when run by CEOs who exercise, especially when they choose the right sport. Spartan CEO is a story-driven set of practical pillars aimed at helping you lead to a better competitive advantage through mental, physical, and organizational fitness. From mindfulness and teamwork to flow and motivation, this book is a C-suite cheat sheet on current best practices for executive excellence in leadership. Dr. Corrie Block is a leading business strategist, ...

Facing organizational silos or resistance to change? Stakeholders pulling in different directions? Can’t align, get real buy-in, or jumpstart implementation? The problem is traditional planning no longer guarantees success. Rapid change, uncertainty, new technologies, and a flatter world call for a new approach. The award-winning Strategy-In-Action tells how companies ended the long-standing divorce between planners and implementers.

Cost reduction...productivity improvement...customer retention...these are the promises of the Six Sigma quality management system. The Six Sigma Way reveals how GE, Motorola, and numerous other companies are successfully using Six Sigma to fine-tune products and processes, improve performance, and increase profits. Now you can hear the road map for implementing Six Sigma in your manufacturing or service organization.

Iron isn’t just a deficiency issue—it’s a performance bottleneck. Ferro-Gain: The Iron-Infused Strength Protocol is the definitive guide for athletes, coaches, and sports scientists who understand that marginal gains come from molecular precision—not motivational fluff. Written by a veteran expert who’s spent decades dismantling half-truths and exposing performance blind spots, this book unpacks the underleveraged role of iron in muscular output, CNS recovery, mitochondrial density, and oxygen transport. Covering everything from low-dose iron infusions and blood doping loopholes ...

Conquer the CMA Exams: Certified Management Accountant All-in-One Study Guide delivers a concise, structured overview of the full CMA exam content, covering both Part 1 and Part 2 domains. Designed for busy professionals, this unofficial guide simplifies complex topics in financial planning, analysis, control, decision-making, and strategic financial management. Each chapter breaks down essential concepts to help candidates focus on what matters most—understanding the principles, applying them to real scenarios, and reinforcing key study priorities. This book is not intended to replace ...

Managing an effective sales organization is key to revenue generation, customer satisfaction, and business results. But whether you're a sales manager or leading a large sales force, it's increasingly challenging to balance success today with driving the digital sales transformation that will position your team for the future. With actionable insights and examples from many industries worldwide, the HBR Sales Management Handbook provides the resources you need to build value for your company, your customers, and your sales teams.

Dive into the dynamic world of human resource management with "HR Essentials," a comprehensive guide that navigates through the ever-evolving workplace landscape. Are you seeking to align your company's people strategy with its overarching goals? Are you on a quest to acquire the best talent while retaining your star performers? Look no further—this groundbreaking eBook is the ultimate resource for today's HR professionals, business leaders, and anyone with a keen interest in the art of people management. Embark on a journey exploring the roots and revolutionary trends of HR with our ...

Content List: A - Alignment of Goals B - Benchmarking C - Customer Satisfaction D - Data Collection Methods E - Employee Engagement F - Financial Performance G - Governance and Compliance H - Health and Safety Metrics I - Innovation Metrics J - Job Performance K - Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) L - Leadership Assessment M - Market Analysis N - Networking and Partnerships O - Operational Efficiency P - Performance Reviews Q - Quality Control R - Reporting and Communication S - Strategic Planning T - Technology and Tools U - Understanding Stakeholder Needs V - Value Creation W - Workforce ...