Strategic Planning

The only thing scarier than a big goal is a small goal. Big goals are often wrongly equated with big risk. You are taking a chance. And you just might lose. But, a well-crafted strategic plan can reduce risk and point you to the strategies capable of delivering outsized returns.…

“We want their profits.” “Their clients should be our clients.” “We should offer the same services they do.” “They use project management.” “They don’t use Six Sigma.” “Our firm would enjoy those results…let’s do what they’re doing!”   We start with the best of intentions. We want to learn how…

Business strategy can drive stellar performance. But, leaders of professional services firms tell BTI the planning process is often constraining, restrictive, and frustrating. Some see it as glorified budgeting and others describe it as “a millstone hanging around my neck.” Strategic plans range from elaborate, formal, lengthy processes with large…