Learn why limiting the number of choiceful imperatives is vital to Strategic Planning success.

A truly effective Strategic Plan centers on making strategic choices around the company’s most critical go-forward imperatives, and then aligning an executive team and resourcing around those choiceful imperatives. Only then will a strategic plan chart a path toward greater, sustainable profitability.

Kristina Tober and HighPoint Senior Advisor Giri Rao explore recent healthcare industry shake-ups and the role of big data in shaping the future.

We are excited to announce the newest addition to our management team, a general manager and strategy veteran, Justin Moser. Justin joins us as Chief Operating Officer, taking the lead to enhance internal initiatives, and in parallel, work closely with HPA Partners to develop and execute service delivery and business development opportunities.

While I missed the annual meeting this year (after enjoying my time there in 2016 and 2017), I eagerly devoured all the related content pouring out of Omaha. I’m glad to report that Warren & Charlie are still at the top of their game, and I continue to be amazed by their desire and ability to engage on any and all topics, both intelligently and with insane levels of detail, for hours on end.

The U.S. subsidiary of a multi-billion dollar EMEA-based bank recently appointed a CEO who sought to evaluate the division’s current position and develop a five-year strategic operating plan to re-energize the bank and drive growth.

There’s no doubt our personal information, preferences, habits, dislikes and opinions are being collected and used by everyone from Facebook to florists. These businesses benefit from the data they collect on us – it’s time they used that data to our benefit as well.

There will be no escaping NBA fandom in the coming months – and that’s just the way the league wants it. When it comes to brand exposure, there’s a lot we can learn from the NBA’s successful approach to fan engagement.

Retailers like Aldi and Amazon are now challenging traditional CPG companies like Kellogg and Campbell Soup to transform the way they think about and approach both strategic acquisitions and their online offerings. It’s a new kind of competition that goes beyond your typical food fight.

Philly fans may not have made a universally popular name for themselves, but their approach to purposeful identity is something to consider.