In This Issue:
SWOT analysis Revisited
Outstanding Speakers for Your Next Event
Questions & Answers
Simplified Strategic Planning - A No-Nonsense Guide for Busy People Who Want Results Fast!
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Strategic Planning Resources


April - Featured Article
SWOT analysis Revisited

Robert Bradford
By Robert W. Bradford

The traditional SWOT analysis might not give your company the information it needs to develop a truly distinct competitive advantage.

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April - 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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April - 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.

Much of the input to the Strategic Planning process requires building consensus among planning team members. How can we be most efficient at accomplishing this goal?

Much of Strategic Planning is based upon assumptions. What if your assumptions are wrong?



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April - Book
Simplified Strategic Planning - A No-Nonsense Guide for Busy People Who Want Results Fast!

Strategy Bookby
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 have taught the highly acclaimed Simplified Strategic Planning seminar in major cities across the U.S.

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April - Events
Upcoming Speaking Engagements

Boardroom Consultants Conference
Presenter: Denise Harrison
Topic: The Strategic Dilemma: What is the Right Role for Boards in Charting Strategy?
Location: New York, NY
June 25, 2008
 
April - Strategic Planning Resources
Visit CSSP for complete resources for all your strategic planning needs.
Use the links below.
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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
Simplified Strategic Planning manual
In-house workshops
Dynamic strategy presentations
Strategy consulting services
For associations

 
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