In This Issue:
Succession Planning--Ten Critical Mistakes to Avoid
Two Day Simplified Strategic Planning Seminar
Questions & Answers
Simplified Strategic Planning Manual
Strategic Planning Resources


February - Featured Article
Succession Planning--Ten Critical Mistakes to Avoid

Glenn Ebersole
By J. Glenn Ebersole

It is essential to create and implement a succession planning process that creates visibility, accountability and greater integration of all facets of the business. Here are ten tips for success!

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February - Seminar
Two Day Simplified Strategic Planning Seminar
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February 7 - 8, 2008


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March 12 - 13, 2008
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April 3 - 4, 2008
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April 3 - 4, 2008
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April 10 - 11, 2008
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April 10 - 11, 2008


Troy, MI
April 24 - 25, 2008


Alexandria, VA
April 24 - 25, 2008
Chicago, IL
May 8 - 9, 2008
Las Vegas, NV
May 8 - 9, 2008


Minneapolis, MN
May 8 - 9, 2008
Milwaukee, WI
May 15 - 16, 2008
Indianapolis, IN
May 15 - 16, 2008


Traverse City, MI
July 2 - 3, 2008


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February - Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers

Q&AThis 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.

In order to achieve our strategy, goals and objectives we need to embark on a serious professional development program. Can you suggest some "Best Practices" in this area?

In developing the research required for the second meeting of the Simplified Strategic Planning process I found a number of my team members simply copying pages from web sites rather than filling in the worksheets used in the manual. Is this a problem?


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February - Book
Simplified Strategic Planning Manual

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February - Strategic Planning Resources
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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
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