Course and Direction: November Issue: Jump Starting Good Opportunity Ideas

In This Issue:
Jump Starting Good Opportunity Ideas
Two Day Simplified Strategic Planning Seminar
Simplified Strategic Planning - A No-Nonsense Guide for Busy People Who Want Results Fast!
Questions & Answers
Strategic Planning Resources

November - Featured Article

Jump Starting Good Opportunity Ideas

By Thomas E. Ambler

Tom Ambler looks at how you can generate ideas for good opportunities in your company.

November - Seminars

Washington DC November 9-10, 2006	Las Vegas, NV November 16-17, 2006	Orlando, FL November 16-17, 2006
Las Vegas, NV April 19-20, 2007	Chicago, IL April 19-20, 2007	Alexandria, VA April 26-27, 2007
Troy, MI May 9-10, 2007	Traverse City, MI July 5-6, 2007

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November - Simplified Strategic Planning Book

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

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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November - Questions & Answers

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.

Can small 'breakout' groups be used effectively during the Strategic Planning meetings?

As a subsidiary of a larger company, there are certain corporate criteria we must meet. How do we accommodate this in the planning process?

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November - Strategic Planning Resources

Visit CSSP for complete resources for all your strategic planning needs.
Use the links below.

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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
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Dynamic strategy presentations
Strategy consulting services
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