IN THIS ISSUE:
Innovation - Where to Look for It
Simplified Strategic Planning Seminars
The Economy Starts to Work Harder
Strategy Speakers
Now, Discover Your Strengths
Strategic Planning Resources
 
January - Featured Article
Innovation - Where to Look for It
By Denise A. Harrison

Looking for ways to innovate? Read on to discover examples of sources for innovative ideas. This article will stimulate your team's innovative thought processes as well.

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January - Seminars
Simplified Strategic Planning for Small to Mid-Sized Companies
Simplified Strategic Planning for Small to Mid-Sized Companies

Let Us Show You How to Achieve Better Results Faster. (Companies Using This Process Average a 122.7% Profit Increase over Four Years.)

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A Two Day Seminar
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for GREATER SUCCESS!

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January - Economic Commentary
The Economy Starts to Work Harder
By Robert Bradford

Robert Bradford looks at the continuing domestic and global economic recovery and how the current geopolitical events will affect the progress.

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Click here for Current Economic Situation
 
January - Strategy Speakers
Outstanding Speakers for Your Next Event
Results-oriented presentations on strategy topics by entertaining executives who have real world experience in addressing the business challenges of your audience.

A sure hit for your company or association meeting.
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January - Book Review
Now, Discover Your Strengths
Many of us spend too much time trying to fix our flaws and too little time capitalizing on our strengths. Now, Discover Your Strengths, provides an in-depth guide that helps you identify and develop your unique talents and channel them for effective personal and professional success.

CSSP reviews:

Now, Discover Your Strengths
By Marcus Buckingham and Donald O. Clifton, PhD.
The Free Press, 2001, 272 pages, $27.00

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January - Strategic Planning Resources
Visit CSSP for complete resources for all your strategic planning needs.

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Archive of articles
Bibliography of useful resources
Frequently asked questions about strategic planning
Our best-selling book, Simplified Strategic Planning - for Busy People Who Want Results Fast!
Strategic management self-assessment
Michigan State University seminars
In-house workshops
Dynamic strategy presentations
Full strategy facilitation
Back Issues of Course and Direction
For meeting planners
For associations
For educational institutions
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