Strategy – StrategyDriven

Envisioning the road to success…

Hope is not a plan. Being a successful entrepreneur, corporate executive, division director, or department manager is not a given; it requires the skillful execution of deliberately developed strategic plan.

A company’s value is largely determined by its long-term performance potential as shaped by leadership’s decisions made today. These decisions guide the translation of the company’s vision and mission, its purpose for existing, into the products and services it provides and (hopefully) the market wants. The vehicle for this translation is the organization’s strategy.

A business’s overall strategy defines its purpose for being, what it will do to achieve that purpose, and how it will perform these tasks. The long-term strategy begins with the organization’s vision, mission, and goals as codified within a long-range (5 – 10 year) strategic plan. Annual business plans translate the long-term strategy into projects, initiatives, and milestone goals that are more tangible to employees and for which distinct daily activities can be planned.

Developing a business strategy requires a measure of both art and science. Organization leaders must understand the various marketplace environments within which their business operates and balance the often competing factors of each to achieve an optimal solution representing a viable economic opportunity. As the marketplace changes, the balance achieved will become upset; presenting leaders with both opportunities and obstacles to future success and necessitating adjustment and possibly replacement of the business’s strategy.

Focus of the Strategy Topical Area

Materials in the Strategy forums are dedicated to discussing the principles of successful strategy formulation within the following topical areas:

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Strategic Planning

This forum focuses on the principles, best practices, and warning flags associated with the leading practices of companies that successfully execute strategic planning processes to define objectives, drive alignment, and enhance performance.

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Strategic Analysis

Materials in this forum are dedicated to discussing the leading practices of companies that successfully execute strategic analysis processes to support the ongoing strategic planning process.

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Alternative Development

Resources in this forum are dedicated to discussing the key principles and practices of developing high quality business cases from which organizational investment decisions can be made.

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Alternative Selection

Resources in this forum are dedicated to discussing the principles and practices enabling leaders to most effectively choose those options aligned with the organization’s values and goals while offering a maximum value return to the organization and its stakeholders.

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Resource Management

Materials in this forum are dedicated to discussing the leading practices of companies successfully executing a resource management program in support of strategic planning and tactical business execution.

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Resource Projection

Materials in this forum are dedicated to discussing the leading practices of companies successfully executing a resource projection program in support of strategic planning.

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Budget Development

Materials in this forum focus on the practices of effectively balancing the funding needs of ongoing operations with those of strategic initiatives; providing how-to guidance for holistically evaluating, deciding, and codifying the organization’s strategic one, three, five, and later year budgets.

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Business Plan Development

Resources in this forum focus on the practices crafting a clear, concise, and frequently referenced business plan; providing how-to guidance for developing a holistic, meaningful roadmap used to guide organizational decisions and performance.

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Succession & Succession Planning

Materials in this forum are dedicated to discussing the leading practices of companies that successfully execute succession and succession planning processes; maximizing the new entrant’s probability of success and the organization’s operational continuity.

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StrategyDriven Succession & Succession Planning Forum

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Strategic Business Planning

StrategyDriven facilitates development of your organization’s strategic and annual business plans; translating your vision, mission, and goals into the near and long-term initiatives and operational activities that tangibly guide management decisions and day-to-day employee actions.

Our strategic and annual business plans become leadership’s playbooks, continuously used to drive achievement of company goals. After all, what good are business plans that simply sit on a shelf and gather dust?

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StrategyDriven Experts

Headquartered in Acworth, Georgia, StrategyDriven provides advice from successful business owners, executives, and managers through affordable business consultations in Atlanta, the Southeast, throughout the United States, and around the World. Our world class advisors are recognized leaders in their chosen fields.

To learn more about StrategyDriven’s team of seasoned business executive contributors, click here.

Nathan Ives

Nathan Ives is a renown Fortune 500 business advisor and author of Discovering Business Gold, used to identify over $200 million in operational cost savings.

John Leonetti

John Leonetti, author of Exiting Your Business, Protecting Your Wealth, is the owner of Pinnacle Equity Solutions, an exit strategies firm specializing in exit strategy design and execution.

Nilofer Merchant

Nilofer Merchant is Chief Executive Officer of Rubicon Consulting, a strategy and marketing consultancy serving the world’s largest technology companies.

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March 31, 2025

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Business leaders often prioritize growth metrics, marketing strategies, and financial forecasts. But legal insight—frequently seen as a reactive necessity rather than a proactive asset—can be just as crucial to long-term success. Strategic business management isn’t only about identifying opportunities; it’s also about anticipating risks, structuring decisions wisely, and ensuring that the business is protected from […]

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December 30, 2024

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Corporate planning is a cornerstone of any successful organization, particularly in entrepreneurship, where precision and innovation are key. From organizing large-scale events to managing cross-functional projects, the planning process can either streamline operations or become a logistical nightmare. The difference often comes down to the tools and strategies you use. Let’s explore how you can […]

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November 27, 2024

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Discover how aligning your business strategy with customer needs can drive sustainable growth and competitive advantage. This comprehensive guide helps business leaders and technology professionals develop actionable frameworks for customer-centric operations, optimize resource allocation and create lasting value in today’s dynamic market landscape. In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, success increasingly depends on how well […]

Focus of the Strategy Topical Area

Strategic Planning

Additional Materials

Strategic Analysis

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Alternative Development

Alternative Selection

Resource Management

Resource Projection

Additional Materials

Budget Development

Business Plan Development

Succession & Succession Planning

Additional Materials

Strategic Business Planning

StrategyDriven Experts

Nathan Ives

John Leonetti

Nilofer Merchant

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Exploring the Full Value of Legal Insight in Strategic Business Management

The Tools You Need to Revolutionize Corporate Planning Processes

Crafting Customer-Centric Business Strategies: A Blueprint for Sustainable Success

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