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February - Featured Article |
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A Culture of Discipline -- Building Toward Great
 By Thomas E. Ambler
Tom Ambler examines why an organization would desire disciplined employees and then goes on to define what is meant by "disciplined people". He then comments that the CEO is the most important person regarding discipline in that he/she must not only be disciplined, but must also model the behavior and then try to recruit others who are disciplined.
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February - Seminars |
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Two Day Simplified Strategic Planning Seminar
Orlando, FL
April 11-12, 2007
Buena Vista Palace
| Las Vegas, NV
April 19-20, 2007
Alexis Park Resort
| Chicago, IL
April 19-20, 2007
Summit Executive Center
| McLean, VA
April 26-27, 2007
Marriott Courtyard
Tysons Corner
| Troy, MI
May 9-10, 2007
MSU Management Ed. Ctr.
| Traverse City, MI
July 5-6, 2007
Grand Traverse Resort
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Company Presidents and CEOs attend free of charge when accompanied by one or more additional paid attendees. Poor strategic planning is worse than no strategic planning. It can be a big waste of time and money. Even worse, it can lead to disaster. Avoid all this with Simplified Strategic Planning - a proven process to focus for superior performance without straining your resources.  |  | Whether you've been doing strategic planning for years or starting from scratch, you can acquire a streamlined process for developing and implementing your strategy. In just one day at the Michigan State University seminar on Simplified Strategic Planning for Small to Mid-Sized Companies, you'll learn our time-tested methodology, which has produced outstanding results for thousands of companies from a wide variety of business types. |
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February - Questions & Answers |
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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.
We are concerned that the Simplified Strategic Planning process will take too much time. Is there are way to do it faster? How can we adapt Simplified Strategic Planning to a non-profit organization or school? I'd like to involve my board in the strategic planning process - what is the best way to do this? Click here to learn how you can avoid all of this with Simplified Strategic PlanningTM.
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February - Seminars |
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One Day Simplified Strategic Planning Seminar
One-Day Simplified Strategic Planning Seminar
Dallas, TX
April 12, 2007
Marriott Dallas-Fort Worth Airport
| Indianapolis, IN
May 10, 2007
Holiday Inn Airport
| Cleveland, OH
May 17, 2007
Marriott, Cleveland Airport
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Company Presidents and CEOs attend free of charge when accompanied by one or more additional paid attendees. Poor strategic planning is worse than no strategic planning. It can be a big waste of time and money. Even worse, it can lead to disaster. Avoid all this with Simplified Strategic Planning - a proven process to focus for superior performance without straining your resources. | | Whether you've been doing strategic planning for years or starting from scratch, you can acquire a streamlined process for developing and implementing your strategy. In just one day at the Michigan State University seminar on Simplified Strategic Planning for Small to Mid-Sized Companies, you'll learn our time-tested methodology, which has produced outstanding results for thousands of companies from a wide variety of business types. |
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February - Upcoming Speaking Engagements |
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Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce NetWorks!
Presenter: Robert Bradford
Topic: Five Ways Anyone Can Make More Money in 2007
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
February 8, 2007
American Manufacturing Technologies, Inc.
Presenter: Robert Bradford
Topic: Simplified Strategic Planning
Location: Detroit, MI
April 19, 2007
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February - Strategic Planning Resources |
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Visit CSSP for complete resources for all your strategic planning needs.
Use the links below.
Click here for our Current Economic Situation...
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
Simplified Strategic Planning manual
In-house workshops
Dynamic strategy presentations
Strategy consulting services
For associations
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