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No clear execution plan
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Unrealistic goals
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Lack of investment or resources.
And that’s not all of them! By avoiding these and other pitfalls, you can create an effective planning process, build a realistic business direction for the future, and greatly improve the chances for successful implementation of your strategy. We have worked in strategy development and business planning for over 15 years and successful strategy is no accident. In our experience the three most critical factors are: •
Business leaders with drive and ambition
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Having clear actionable and measurable objectives
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Considering execution before you start
Management for Design have developed a unique approach to strategy development and execution that if implemented effectively ensures results. At the core is a methodology and system to ensure successful execution that involves the key people in the business. If you are struggling with your business direction and can’t get the traction and results you need to improve your business then don’t sit on it! If you want to be set on new path and have the tools to make it happen please contact David Somerville or Rob Peake at 03 9645 8834. Here’s our website: www.m4d.com.au
World Business Forum 2014 We recently attended the World Business Forum held in Sydney in May. The forum is held annually and is an opportunity to hear and discuss the ideas, trends and innovations that are shaping the global business landscape. Among the speakers were a range of business ‘gurus’ including Michael Porter (Professor, Harvard Business School), Lyn Heward (CEO, Cirque du Soleil), Gary Hamel (London Business School and author of What Matters Now), Randi Zucherberg (Zucherberg Media), George Kohlreiser (author of Hostage at the Table), and Kevin Roberts (CEO, Saatchi & Saatchi). Among the topics of discussion were: •
Creativity in Business
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Creative Leadership
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Strategy
