In This Issue:
Great Strategic Thinking -- Ten Essentials
Two Day Simplified Strategic Planning Seminar
Outstanding Speakers for Your Next Event
Questions & Answers
Strategic Planning Resources


December - Featured Article
Great Strategic Thinking -- Ten Essentials
Glenn EbersoleBy J. Glenn Ebersole

Strategic thinking is essential to improving your business performance. And in order to raise the bar of performance in your business from where you are now to where you want to be will require a level of strategic thinking that is in perfect harmony with our vision for the business. Strategic thinking will create a structured and progressive path forward to your vision. There are ten essential requirements to become a great strategic thinker.



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December - Seminar
Two Day Simplified Strategic Planning Seminar
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December - 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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December - 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.

Due to recent fluctuations in raw materials cost, our team wants to spend more time evaluating threats this year. Can you suggest ways to make this productive?

Several of our board members want to become more involved in our strategic planning process. What is the best way to handle this request?


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December - Strategic Planning Resources
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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
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