In This Issue:
Time is Money--So Get More Money by Using Less Time!
Simplified Strategic Planning - A No-Nonsense Guide for Busy People Who Want Results Fast!
Questions & Answers
Simplified Strategic Planning Manual
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Strategic Planning Resources


April - Featured Article
Time is Money--So Get More Money by Using Less Time!
robert1.jpgBy Robert W. Bradford

Robert Bradford examines the many reasons a customer would be willing to pay a premium to avoid waiting. He looks at Disney as an example and how they pleased their customer by decreasing the perception of waiting. He suggests creating a time flow chart to identify where time is wasted in your company and then lists five areas he has found that often lead to wasted time.

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April - Strategy Books

by
Robert W. Bradford
and
J. Peter Duncan
with Brian Tarcy

"Robert Bradford and Peter Duncan have written a breakthrough book on strategy."
- Noel Tichy, Professor - University of Michigan

Drawing on their wide-ranging experience and proven methodology, they have guided hundreds of companies to success. Both teach the highly acclaimed Simplified Strategic Planning seminar in major cities across the U.S.

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April - Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
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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 have a number of major initiatives in addition to our Strategic Objectives. How do we integrate all of these?

The Simplified Strategic Planning manual is very useful in organizing plan documents. Is there some other format we can use to show the linkage between our Strategies, Goals and Objectives?

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April - Simplified Strategic Planning Manual
Simplified Strategic Planning Manual

Now available, the Simplified Strategic Planning manual with complete and clear instructions, exhibits, illustrated example worksheets plus all worksheet templates on a compact disk - for $495 for first copy and $99 for additional copies now or later. Thousands of leaders are reaping the benefits of Simplified Strategic Planning, a proven process for charting your course and direction that focuses resources for superior performance in any business environment. Click here to learn how you can avoid all of this with Simplified Strategic PlanningTM.

 
April - Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Association for Manufacturing Technology, Inc.
Presenter: Robert Bradford
Topic: Simplified Strategic Planning
Location: Detroit, MI
April 19, 2007
 
April - Strategic Planning Resources
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Simplified Strategic Planning manual
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