Alan Christensen Bring Us to You Since this time last week, I've had conversations regarding six different organizations interested in having the Strategy Guidemap training brought to their company . Yes, we do that! You don't have t... Case Study Consulting Management Strategy Training Jul 16, 2024
Alan Christensen Who do we help? I've found that 8 out of 10 small business owners cannot define strategy. Further, 9 out of 10 cannot articulate their own company's strategy.Our goal is to help small businesses grow! Clarity and app... Consulting Growth Guidemap Management Resources Strategy Success Training Jul 11, 2024
Alan Christensen Persevere! On July 4, 1776, the United States declared its independence, a bold move that symbolized the nation's courage and perseverance. Behind this momentous event were some of the world's great minds, plann... Case Study Persistence Strategy Jul 4, 2024
Alan Christensen The Switch I once heard a mature and seasoned leader share an experience they had as a young person working for a railroad company. Their story centered on a switchman - the person responsible for pulling a leve... Decisions Guidemap Strategy Mar 22, 2024
Alan Christensen Simplifying Strategic Decisions Two Key Elements Strategic business decisions rely on two key elements: direction and information. Direction Strategic direction entails maintaining a clear picture of where you are and where you want... Core Strategy Decisions Market Research Strategy Mar 20, 2024
Alan Christensen If I Had a "Do-over" In my role as a certified business analyst and regional director for the Utah Small Business Development Center network, I've had the privilege of advising hundreds of small businesses and aspiring en... Case Study Strategy Tactics Mar 5, 2024
Alan Christensen Etymology Etymology is the study of the origin of a word and the historical development of its meaning. I've found etymology to be an instructive and enjoyable way of understanding concepts at a deeper level. S... Management Strategy Mar 2, 2024
Alan Christensen Think "and" not "versus" Business tactics are quite visible. Strategy is below the surface - giving direction to and upholding tactics. All men can see the tactics whereby I conquer, but what none can see is the strategy out ... Strategy Tactics Feb 29, 2024
Alan Christensen Get Out of The Forest This post is short. Why? Because I'm attempting to show why strategy comes first, in 30 seconds or less - and we are at 8 seconds already. So here goes. Imagine you are in a forest and you want to get... Management Strategy Success Tactics Feb 28, 2024
Alan Christensen Key Questions The Questions What is strategy? What is your strategy? What is the next step in implementing your strategy? These three questions are the basis for the Strategy Guidemap training process. The question... Decisions Growth Management Strategy Success Training Feb 27, 2024
Alan Christensen Just hiking? Or, headed for the peak? Strategy begins with direction. It illuminates the rules that govern success in a given business situation. It enables growth because it points toward the peak. By comparison, tactics are the skills a... Strategy Success Tactics Feb 26, 2024
Alan Christensen Joey the Excavator Opportunistic Beginnings Small businesses often originate from an individual's entrepreneurial vision, spurred by opportunities to capitalize on existing skills, resources, or favorable circumstances.... Case Study Market Research Opportunistic Strategy Tactics Feb 24, 2024
