Issue-Based Strategic Planning (IBSP): Procedure and Checklist

Issue-Based Strategic Planning (IBSP) is a strategic planning methodology that focuses on identifying and addressing critical issues or challenges facing an organization. It emphasizes problem-solving, decision-making, and action-oriented planning to address complex issues and achieve desired outcomes. Below is a draft procedure followed by a checklist for Issue-Based Strategic Planning: ### Procedure for Issue-Based Strategic […]

Hoshin Planning: Process and Checklist

Hoshin Planning, also known as Hoshin Kanri or Policy Deployment, is a strategic planning methodology that aligns organizational goals, objectives, and strategies across various levels of the organization. Below is a draft procedure followed by a checklist for Hoshin Planning: ### Procedure for Hoshin Planning: #### 1. **Strategic Direction and Leadership Alignment**: – **Define Vision […]

OKRs and KPIs: Procedure and Checklist

Creating a procedure for Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) involves defining a structured approach for setting, tracking, and evaluating organizational goals and performance metrics. Below is a draft procedure followed by a checklist for OKRs and KPIs: ### Procedure for OKRs and KPIs: #### 1. **Objective Setting**: – **Define Objectives**: […]

Procedure of Entering New Markets

Drafting a new market entry operational process involves a systematic approach to enter a new market successfully while considering various factors such as market research, regulatory compliance, operational logistics, and marketing strategies. Below is a draft operational process for new market entry: ### 1. **Market Research and Analysis**: – **Market Assessment**: Conduct a comprehensive analysis […]

Balanced Scorecard (BSC)

Creating a Balanced Scorecard (BSC) involves a systematic approach to align organizational activities with its vision and strategy. Below is a draft procedure to create a Balanced Scorecard: ### 1. **Initiation and Planning**: – **Stakeholder Identification**: Identify key stakeholders, including top management, employees, customers, and shareholders. – **Vision and Strategy Alignment**: Ensure that the BSC […]

Darya’s Bookshelf 2021

Technology Quotient by Tony Hughes, Justin Michael One of the best books about modern selling with practical tools and examples of application I have come across so far. Absolutely useful for time investment and contains great advice. I’d highly recommend reading to sales professionals and managers alike. Absolutely interesting discussion on IQ, WE and TQ. Future Tech: […]

Jack of all Trades Today

All of us have heard the phrase “Jack of all trades” which seems to have quite a negative aftertaste. I was told at school that being good at all subjects is not possible because people have two types of brain: humanitarian and analytical. It is not possible to be good at both at the same […]

Darya’s Bookshelf 2020

The Mafia Manager: A Guide to the Corporate Machiavelli by V. My absolute favorite read for corporate relationships. Obviously, the book is a good fun and engaging to read however you need to filter the information via lenses of your own experience and situation. I have read this book several times and it really seems to […]

What nobody teaches you and you need to know

I was recently talking about the difference between traditional skills as we know them and metaskills as the ones that you need to know to be future ready and thrive in the technological world. Thriving the change (as it happens pretty fast with disruptive tech) is the skill that goes beyond just being a subject […]

Best Picks from My Reading List 2019

This year I have read over 130 books so far. Maybe some of you follow my readings and reviews right here on Linkedin, some of you are checking my Goodreads (by the way not all of the book are there). As I know some of you are looking to get recommendation on the business books I liked […]