In This Issue:
Competing with China: Finding the Right Customers
Simplified Strategic Planning Seminars
Alignment for Implementation
Questions & Answers
Strategic Planning Resources

January - Featured Article
Competing with China: Finding the Right Customers

CSSP helps you understand the hidden costs of overseas supply and explores how you can use this knowledge to help your firm compete more effectively.

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

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January - Simplified Strategic Planning Book
Alignment for Implementation
Getting Your People to Make Your Strategies Work
By Robert W. Bradford (editor), with Thomas E. Ambler, M. Dana Baldwin and Denise A. Harrison

You are a busy executive with a strong strategic vision for your business. You may already have a good strategic plan in place - but you have been frustrated with the execution of your strategic vision. While there may be many causes for this frustration, one of the most difficult to deal with is the alignment of the people in your organization with the direction inherent in your vision.

 
 
January - Strategic Planning Q & A
Questions & Answers

This column is intended to answer common questions related to strategic planning and strategy in general. In each issue we will answer questions posed by seminar attendees, our clients and our readers. Please send your questions to Elizabeth Tidd, E-mail: simplifiedstrategicplanning@cssp.com ~ Mail: CSSP, Inc. P.O. Box 851 Ann Arbor, Michigan 06890-0851 ~ Fax: 203-255-9191.

Due to recent fluctuations in raw materials cost our team wants to spend more time evaluating threats this year. Can you suggest ways to make this productive?

Several of our board members want to become more involved in our strategic planning process. What is the best way to handle this request?

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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
Frequently asked questions about strategic planning
Our best-selling book, Simplified Strategic Planning - for Busy People Who Want Results Fast!
Alignment for Implementation
Elements of Innovation
Simplified Strategic Planning in Action
Strategic management self-assessment
In-house workshops
Dynamic strategy presentations
Strategy consulting services
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