Send us a text

In this episode of "Business Strategy," I dive deep into the fundamentals of crafting winning strategies that transform companies into iconic and highly profitable entities. We'll start by clarifying a common misconception: strategy and strategic planning are not the same. Strategic planning is the execution phase, but you need a solid strategy first.

I break down the essentials, starting with defining your business's purpose and principles. Understanding your strategic problem is crucial—this is the obstacle that must be overcome to achieve success. We'll explore how to evaluate your strategic options and ensure your decisions keep the customer at the center.

You'll learn about crafting initiatives that drive value by addressing strategic problems, enhancing customer experience, fostering innovation, and building competitive advantages. And remember, initiatives are long-term endeavors that differ from day-to-day actions.

Finally, I discuss the importance of aligning strategy with finance to drive value. By focusing on return on invested capital and growth, and integrating these with your strategic initiatives, you'll create a powerful framework for success.

Disclaimer:
The views expressed here are those of the individual Coltivar Group, LLC (“Coltivar”) personnel quoted and are not the views of Coltivar or its affiliates. Certain information contained in here has been obtained from third-party sources. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, Coltivar has not independently verified such information and makes no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation.

This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendations. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. Please see https://www.coltivar.com/privacy-policy-and-terms-of-use for additional important information. 

Support the show