Developing Strategy
Developing Strategy
Owning and living the strategy of the business is key to achieving it. This happy state of affairs only happens when a board takes the time to:
- set a believable and credible vision that has meaning for anyone who reads it
- set clear end goals
- consider the options available and assess them
- explore potential pitfalls and realisitic scenarios that could delay the strategy
- think through some triggers that would cause them to review the strategy
- create an action plan
- commit themselves to the pursuit of this strategy
This exercise can be short and effective rather than taking months as it can when real world issues prevent everyone spending concentrated time on thinking. This is usually how "make do and mend" strategies come into being and no one quite commits to what they see as an unrealistic or cynical attempt.
In just 3 concentrated days we can work with your top team to do the thinking in an off site environment that will provide the foundation for a great strategy that will last and be supported by those who took part. This event can contain a mix of theory and facilitation that suits you as well as intelligent challenge of your ideas as they develop. Our unique approach ensures that the facilitator can input some of the challenges and risks facing the financial services industry to stimulate debate.
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Communicating Strategy
Take the opportunity to test out your messages and make sure they inspire your people to fulfill the vision you have set out.
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We are sure you may recall occasions in your career where you attended the 'big' corporate conference of the year and heard the new strategy unveiled. The reactions of the audience around you will have varied between bewilderment, cynicism, buy in and derision. This is because the vast majority of staff are starting from a different perspective than the leaders and need to understand how what they do fits with the messgae they are hearing.
These are expensive events in terms of time, expenses and venues. We specialise in transforming talent, and providing support with dynamic delivery in the financial services industry. Don't waste this opportunity by failing to test out your messages and make sure they inpsire your people to fulfill the vision you have set out.
For help contact us on 020 3170 5779 or email enquiries@ctpglobal.com
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