In our last blog post in this series, we outlined a model for developing strategy in two different processes: developing an ideal state and grappling with a key decision. Both invariably require an evaluation of options and an assessment of the balance of consequences as between the various options. Often, there are “downsides” or risks
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Strategy in the workplace Part 2: a framework for strategic thinking
By Chris Gardner & Georgia Hill Smith on
In our first blog of this series, we highlighted that strategic thinking is a skill and one that can be improved and developed.
So, what is strategy? What does it mean?
The word “strategy” comes from the ancient Greek word strategos meaning “general or leader of the army”, being a union of the words stratos…
Welcome to Part 1 of our series on strategy in the workplace
By Chris Gardner & Georgia Hill Smith on
Posted in HR/IR Strategy, Workplace policy and process
We talk a lot about “strategy” in our day jobs. There’s certainly plenty of talk about it in the workplace. There’s a workplace strategy, a human capital strategy, an employee relations strategy, a strategy for rolling out an initiative, a change strategy, even perhaps a strategy to end someone’s employment, a negotiation strategy, and an…