How to Define A Business Emergency Strategy Before It Is Too Late

Tip 1 - Is Your Business Prepared to Handle an Unexpected Emergency?

It's better to scramble now and lay a foundation with a crisis-communications plan than when the company is in the hot seat.
Tags: How To,Growth Strategies,Customer Relationship Management,Mistakes,Crisis Management,Emergency Plans,Lists

Tip 2 - Porter or Mintzberg: Whose View of Strategy Is the Most Relevant Today?

Porter or Mintzberg - Whose View of Strategy is the most Relevant Today? There are two people, and only two, whose ideas must be taught to every MBA in the world: Michael Porter and Henry Mintzberg. Given today’s world, I think emergent strategy is on the upswing. This article tell's you why.
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Tip 3 - Have you tested your strategy lately?

Ten timeless tests can help you kick the tires on your strategy, and kick up the level of strategic dialogue throughout your company. A McKinsey Quarterly article.
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Tip 4 - The Fall and Rise of Strategic Planning

Planners shouldn’t create strategies, but they can supply data, help managers think strategically, and program the vision.