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Albu Newsletter, Spring 2008
It's About People First
In describing the value of strategic planning...we emphasize the importance of the 3Ps of success-and the most important "P" of success is People...
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AlbuonStrategy Newsletter, Summer 2007
Planning Principles Then and Now
While attending IMD (an international management development program in Lausanne, Switzerland) over 20 years ago, I studied a book by Dean Derek Able, titled Strategic MarketPlanning: Problems and analytical Approaches. Upon recently re-reading the book, I was pleasantly surprised to find a number of timeless insights. ... Please click here to read more

AlbuonStrategy Newsletter, Spring 2007
Success Comes From 3Ps
Whether you are a mid-market, privately-held business or a Fortune 500 corporation, success depends on three key factors: ... Please click here to read more

AlbuonStrategy Newsletter, Winter 2007
Stop Business Killers Before it’s Too Late
Business killers can creep into an organization, stifling momentum or, in the worst cases, driving companies out of business ... Please click here to read more

AlbuonStrategy Newsletter, Fall 2006
It’s Not a Diet, It’s a Lifestyle
Business leaders need to think long-term about strategic planning. CEOs sometimes view the strategy process as a once-a-year event, or worse, a once-every-few-years exercise ... Please click here to read more

AlbuonStrategy Newsletter, Summer 2006
No Room for Complacency
Are you staying ahead of your competitors, always striving to be better? Are you confident you have a strategy that will take you to a higher level, year after year? ... Please click here to read more

AlbuonStrategy Newsletter, Spring 2006
How Well Do You Know Your Competition?
I’m writing this in the midst of “March Madness.” If you like college basketball, it’s the best time of year. Some of the greatest strategic minds coach these teams... Please click here to read more

AlbuonStrategy Newsletter, Winter 2006
More Tips For Better Strategic Thinking
During the last 12 months, Albu Consulting has seen a dramatic increase in the number of its strategic assignments, particularly among mid-sized, privately-held companies... Please click here to read more

AlbuonStrategy Newsletter, Fall 2005
Strategic Planning – Your Roadmap to Success
Mike Freedman, author of The Art and Discipline of Strategic Leadership, defined strategy as the determinant of “the nature and direction of your organization... Please click here to read more

AlbuonStrategy Newsletter, Summer 2005
Strategy Requires TLC
TLC is commonly recognized as “Tender Loving Care,” and while it certainly applies to the CEO’s essential emotional commitment to the company, I like to define this acronym differently... Please click here to read more

AlbuonStrategy Newsletter, Spring 2005
Winners Plan…and Planners Win
What does it really take to be successful in today’s fast paced, competitive business environment? Two important factors are... Please click here to read more

AlbuonStrategy Newsletter, Winter 2005
Lights, Camera, ACTION
Managers often find the disciplines surrounding developing and setting vision and strategy to be stimulating and fun. However, the ultimate difference between success and mediocrity... Please click here to read more

AlbuonStrategy Newsletter, Fall 2004
Growing “Smarter”
One fundamental of successful strategic planning is the ability to craft growth strategies that capitalize on your organization's capabilities... Please click here to read more

AlbuonStrategy Newsletter, Summer 2004
Ten Fatal Sins of Strategic Planning
Strategic planning can be challenging for any business. Below are ten of the most common errors... Please click here to read more

AlbuonStrategy Newsletter, Spring 2004
Acquisitions – They’re Back!
After a three-year drought, during the second half of 2003 and continuing in the first quarter of 2004, mergers and acquisitions are back... Please click here to read more

AlbuonStrategy Newsletter, Winter 2004
When It’s Time to Examine Your Growth Strategy
Company leaders should constantly challenge their organizations’ growth strategies... Please click here to read more

AlbuonStrategy Newsletter, Fall 2003
Is Your Strategy at Risk?
Ten Principles to Successful Strategic Planning... Please click here to read more

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