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The Strategic Assumptions Audit: How to Test Your Strategy Before Execution

3 days ago

Strategic Assumptions Audit by Your Strategy Guy showing assumption validation, risk assessment, key metrics, and strategy testing before execution

Every strategic plan is built on assumptions. Leaders may assume that customer demand will continue growing. They may assume that the organization can recruit the people it needs. They may…

Why HR and L&D Must Be in the Room During Strategic Planning

Mentor Myron Sta. Ana

4 weeks ago

Why HR and L&D must be involved in strategic planning, featuring workforce alignment, leadership development, talent capability, and business strategy execution by Your Strategy Guy

Why HR and L&D Must Be in the Room During Strategic Planning In many organizations, strategic planning is treated primarily as a concern of business owners, executives, finance leaders, operations…

How to Cascade a Strategic Plan Across Departments Without Creating Silos

Mentor Myron Sta. Ana

1 month ago

A strategic plan may be clear at the executive level but still fail to influence what departments and employees actually do. Senior leaders may understand the organization’s vision, strategic priorities,…

How to Cascade a Strategic Plan into Departmental Action Plans: A Practical Guide for Philippine Organizations

Mentor Myron Sta. Ana

1 month ago

The strategic planning workshop is over. The leadership team has agreed on the organization’s direction. The strategic priorities have been identified. Goals, objectives, and key performance indicators have been written.…

Strategic Planning vs Tactical Planning: What’s the Difference and Why Your Organization Needs Both

Mentor Myron Sta. Ana

2 months ago

Many organizations are busy. Very busy. Meetings everywhere. Projects everywhere. Reports everywhere. Deadlines everywhere. People are working hard, managers are following up, departments are moving, and everyone looks productive. But…

Why Most Strategic Plans Fail (And How to Make Yours Work)

Mentor Myron Sta. Ana

3 months ago

Every year, organizations invest time, money, and energy into strategic planning. They book offsite venues. They gather leaders. They brainstorm ideas. They produce a beautiful strategic plan. And then… nothing…