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How to best scope innovation to achieve transformational results fast…
How to best scope innovation to achieve transformational results fast… You know for a fact, gone are the days of taking 18 months to define your innovation efforts. But did it ever work to begin with? More than likely, the answer is no because planning for innovation...

AETC BOA Awards – Immersive Learning, Data Analytics, and Cloud Services
Cypress Resources, Inc. (Cypress) is extremely proud to announce our most recent awards with the United States Air Force (USAF) Air Education and Training Command (AETC) on three separate 5-year BOAs for Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) Training Environments, Big...

How to best identify your strategy gaps, so implementation success is a lock
How to best identify your strategy gaps, so implementation success is a lock You've been thinking a lot about your strategy for 2022. In fact, you're following the same process as in the past…small off-site, reengage the team in September, narrow your focus by...

How to best communicate strategy, so all levels are focused on success
How to best communicate strategy, so all levels are focused on success You want to communicate strategy most effectively. And, you feel like you've made it pretty simple and straightforward. You'll need everyone focused to achieve the success you desire. The problem...

How to overcome the biggest problem in strategy and achieve grand success
How to overcome the biggest problem in strategy and achieve grand success You know strategy must start at the top. You've assembled a pretty good process for collaboration ideas. You even have a PowerPoint template all set up to communicate your plan to the team. The...

Why context is what matters most in successful strategy implementation
Why context is what matters most in successful strategy implementation Context? What's context got to do with strategy implementation? Well, in short, everything. Here's why: Strategic thinkers crystalize their vision to accelerate the correct change in the...

How STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP development impacts your STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION success
How STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP development impacts your STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION success You know leadership development is essential. You also know effectively implementing strategy is critical to your lasting success. The problem is most organizations don't develop leaders...

Best practices for how to build your network and advance your career
Best practices for how to build your network and advance your career In 2020, in the midst of COVID, my Brother-In-Law Greg Luce shared that he'd used isolation time to explore a career in CyberSecurity. As he shared his interest, I sensed there was more. I sensed a...

How to best drive engagement among the key stakeholders of your strategy
How to best drive engagement among the key stakeholders of your strategy Working together, while apart, has never been more critical. And, the best way to foster a working together environment is to drive engagement around something meaningful…both to your...

How Critical Moments will define your success in Crisis Response
How Critical Moments will define your success in Crisis Response What is the value of your reputation? How would you respond in a moment of Crisis? As a former Arthur Andersen employee who witnessed the damage a crisis can cause, today's guest, Bill Coletti, on the...

How budgeting will determine the success of your strategy implementation
How budgeting will determine the success of your strategy implementation If you've viewed budgeting and strategy implementation as separate exercises, you're not alone. But an unfunded strategy is worthless - no new news here… The problem is most organizations perform...

How to gain consensus at the right level when implementing strategy…
How to gain consensus at the right level when implementing strategy… You know successful strategy implementation requires your leadership team to be aligned. The problem is, most organizations do not have a framework for establishing alignment. And, as a result,...