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Strategic Planning in a Reactive World: Is Strategy Still Important for Government?

Is a private company any better at strategic planning than a government is? Or have we reached a point where strategic planning in government doesn’t make sense anymore? If you accept the premise that we live in an increasingly reactive world, is it unrealistic to try to avoid crises? Should we instead just reward managers who can mitigate them […]

Strategic planning in complex organisations

Strategy and Leadership

Where are We Going? Building Strategy in Complex Organisations

There are different schools of thought when it comes to strategy. Some say strategy is simply planning: defining the outcomes you want—being mindful of the organization’s capabilities and culture—then charting a course for how you’re going to get there. Others say it is positioning how you are to compete, or sidestep your competition, or align your efforts to seize opportunity. […]